NAIROBI, Jan 1, 2024: Shortly after a spectacular New Year fireworks display illuminated the city’s skyline from the iconic old mutual tower, the building caught fire.
The incident left onlookers both thrilled and fearful as they were immersed in a sensory experience of music and lights moments after ushering in the New Year.
Images and videos circulated on social media showed thick black smoke billowing from the building with visible fire that was quickly put out. There were no reports of casualties.
The exact cause of the fire remains uncertain, although speculations on social media suggest that it may have been triggered by the pyrotechnics used during the stunning display.
A statement by Old Mutual Tower acknowledged “there was a minor incident after the New Year Fireworks celebration at the Old Mutual Tower. This was on the balcony of a top floor and it has since been contained.”
The fie was swiftly distinguished, bringing the situation under control.
