Sections of the Nairobi National Park are on fire.
The blaze comes barely a week after an inferno broke out at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) last Friday night.
According to various videos and images seen by Kenyans.co.ke, the inferno can be spotted near the Mlolongo area. The pictures show a huge blaze of red and yellow flames, with black smoke.
At the moment, it is unclear how much of the park is burning and how far the fire has spread. Unverified reports indicate the blaze began as a small bushfire but has quickly spread.
In the video seen by Kenyans.co.ke, the fire starts near the Standard Gauge Railway line and is spreading quickly.
Authorities have yet to issue any statements about the fire. However, a group calling itself 'Friends of the Nairobi National Park' says firefighters from the Kenya Wildlife Service are on the scene.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) warned that the dry nature of most forests and grasslands makes them vulnerable to bushfires.
In its statement on Thursday, KFS suspended all burning of vegetation adjacent to or within forest reserves due to the increasing rate of forest fires in the country.
KFS stated that individuals intending to burn vegetation near forests must provide a written notice to KFS or the police at least two days in advance for approval.
"Since January 2025, significant fires have been reported in Isiolo, Garissa, and coastal ecosystems. Notably, there has been an exponential increase in forest fire incidents over the past week," KFS said.
"KFS is actively collaborating with the Community Forest Association, the public, the Kenya Wildlife Service, national and county government agencies, other government agencies, and conservation partners in the ongoing fire suppression efforts," it added.
