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Fire breaks out in Kangemi, several residents feared trapped

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A major fire broke out in residential buildings behind the Posta area in Kangemi, Nairobi, on Thursday afternoon, triggering panic among residents and a swift response from emergency teams. Videos seen by People Daily Digital on Thursday, August 13, 2026, showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky as flames engulfed several closely packed structures […]

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