Fire breaks out at Nairobi National Park near Southern Bypass

Fire breaks out at Nairobi National Park near the Southern Bypass-ICD Road junction, consuming part of the park; cause unknown as firefighters respond.

A fire broke out at Nairobi National Park on Saturday evening, with flames suspected to have started near the Southern Bypass and ICD Road junction, close to Ole Sereni Hotel, before spreading into the park.

Two witnesses who spoke to The Saturday Standard said the fire started at around 5.15pm, with firefighters arriving approximately 30 minutes later as the blaze continued to spread.

One of the witnesses said the fire appeared to be gaining momentum before emergency responders arrived.

“We first noticed the fire around 5.15pm, and within a short time, the flames appeared to be spreading rapidly. Firefighters arrived about 30 minutes later, but the situation was already worrying,” the witness said.

Another witness said the smoke was visible as the fire spread, raising concerns about the extent of the damage to the park.

Source: Standard