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13 buses go up in flames in Thika fire incident [Photos]

Investigations have been launched into the Saturday night incident

13 buses went up in flames in a bizarre incident in what is suspected to be an act of arson on Saturday night.

The buses belonging to Chania Travellers SACCO had been parked at a garage in Thika for the night when the incident happened.

People residing in nearby buildings were woken up by loud blasts and as the multi-million investment went up in flames.

Kiambu county fire fighters were called in to contain the situation but not much could be salvaged as the fire swept through the garage.

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No injuries were reported in the night incident.

The buses ply the Nairobi-Thika route.

Investigations have been launched to establish the cause of the fire.

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