A fire broke out in Kwa Kassim, Tassia, Embakasi East, on Saturday, March 1 destroying several houses.

Firefighters, along with residents, managed to contain the blaze, but at least six people, including a child, sustained burns.

Authorities at the scene confirmed that the fire had been contained, although a significant amount of property was destroyed.

Earlier, a video shared by the area Member of Parliament, Paul Ongili, alias Babu Owino, on Facebook, showed bright flames lighting the night sky.