A screengrab of the fire at Old Mutual Towers. PHOTO|COURTESY

Fire Erupts At Old Mutual Towers During New Year’s Celebration

A fire that broke out during the New Year celebrations at Nairobi’s Old Mutual Towers has been successfully extinguished.

According to reports, the blaze was sparked by a New Year fireworks display at the iconic skyline on Sunday night.

Images and videos circulated on various social media platforms depicted thick smoke emerging from the building, accompanied by visible flames at the top floors shortly after an impressive fireworks presentation.

In a statement released on Monday, the tower management confirmed the occurrence of a minor fire incident, clarifying that it occurred on the balcony of one of the top floors and had been promptly contained. The statement expressed gratitude to celebrants for their notifications and extended New Year wishes for 2024.

Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties or injuries.

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