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Fire incidents expose Nairobi's lack of plan to handle disasters

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Firefighters use anti-riot water canon to put off fire following a gas explosion in Embakasi, Nairobi. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Two recent fire incidents in Nairobi have raised questions about the county's disaster preparedness.

The first incident happened at the City Stadium roundabout before a gas explosion at Mradi in Embakasi East, leading to deaths and the destruction of property.

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