Fire tears through Nairobi's Gikomba Market as damage assessment continues

The video shows a scene of destruction with buildings on fire and smoke billowing into the sky. Several people are visible in the foreground and middle ground, observing the scene or potentially involved in activities related to the fire or its aftermath. Some structures appear to be makeshift stalls or small buildings, many of which are damaged or destroyed. The ground is littered with debris. In the background, larger buildings are visible through the smoke. The overall impression is of a chaotic and potentially dangerous situation.

The image shows a scene of a market fire in Nairobi, Kenya. A large building with the inscription "NAIROBI CITY COUNTY GIKOMBA MARKET" is visible in the background, partially obscured by thick black smoke billowing from a fire. In the foreground, a large crowd of people are gathered, observing the scene. The ground is covered in debris and what appears to be burnt goods, including a large pile of what looks like burnt bananas. The sky is cloudy with some patches of blue. The overall scene depicts a chaotic and destructive event with significant smoke and a distressed crowd.

The image shows white text on a blue background. The text reads: "Authorities are yet to release the exact number of traders affected by the Gikomba fire, as assessment of the damage continues". Gikomba Market is a well-known informal market in Nairobi, Kenya.

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