KENYA: Huge fire razes Nairobi market

A huge fire has swept through a popular market in Nairobi, destroying property worth thousands of dollars. Toi market, known for second-hand clothing and electronics, is frequented by both local and regional buyers. Witnesses say the fire started at midnight on Tuesday and smoke could be seen billowing from stalls used to store bales of […]

A huge fire has swept through a popular market in Nairobi, destroying property worth thousands of dollars.

Toi market, known for second-hand clothing and electronics, is frequented by both local and regional buyers.

Witnesses say the fire started at midnight on Tuesday and smoke could be seen billowing from stalls used to store bales of clothing overnight.

A trader called Charlie Chaplin said he rushed to the scene after a phone call informing him of the blaze.