Gas cylinder depot explodes in Donholm
Nairobi
By
Stafford Ondego
| Feb 06, 2026
Firefighters at the scene of the explosion in Donholm, Nairobi County on Friday, February 6, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]
Residents of Donholm estate in Nairobi woke up to loud noise early Friday morning after a gas station next to a popular eatery exploded, sending shockwaves across the neighbourhood.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple loud blasts followed by a raging fire that lit up the sky. The blaze is suspected to have started inside the hotel before spreading to the adjacent gas station.
Flying gas cylinders and debris shattered windows of the nearby buildings, damaged vehicles, and left terrified families running out of their homes for dear lives.
Gas cylinder depot explodes at Kisumu Ndogo estate in Donholm, Nairobi, firefighters at scene containing situation
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Emergency responders rushed to the scene to contain the inferno and assess the number of casualties, though the full extent of injuries and damage is not clear yet.
Residents described the incident as one of the most frightening in recent times, with many calling for stricter safety checks on eateries and fuel stations operating side by side.
Firefighters at the scene of the explosion in Donholm, Nairobi County on Friday, February 6, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]
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