By Ephantus Kiptanui
Traders in Kinamba shopping centre woke up to a rude shock on January 9, 2013, after fire burnt down their business premises and houses around Kinamba bus stage.
Traders in Kinamba shopping centre woke up to a rude shock on January 9, 2013, after fire burnt down their business premises and houses around Kinamba bus stage.
Residents tried to stop the fire by
carrying water in buckets and tins but they were overwhelmed as the fire spread
to the nearby shops. The wooden wall made it difficult for them to extinguish the
fire.
“It is suspected that the fire was caused
by a torch or a phone which exploded as it was left charging overnight,” said
Allan, the shop owner.
During the rescue operation some of
those present took advantage of the situation and started looting the shops.
“Police took a very long time to arrive at the
scene. They could have prevented the looting if they had arrived promptly,”
said Silvester Kimeli, who witnessed the incident.
Area residents are calling on the
County Government to buy fire fighting equipments as well as a fire truck to
prevent future occurrence.
“We plead with the County Government
to invest in fire equipments. Kinamba does not have even one fire truck.” said Mama
Faith, adding that the situation could have been salvaged if such equipment
were available.
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