Property worth millions destroyed as homes burnt down at Katani Villas in Syokimau

Residents reported that the inferno, which started at around 7:30 p.m., quickly spread through several houses, sending occupants fleeing for safety.

Firefighters from Machakos and Nairobi counties responded to the distress call, battling the flames late into the night. By the time the fire was contained, several units worth millions of shillings had been reduced to shells.

No casualties were reported from the fire incident.

Investigations are underway to establish the cause of the fire.

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