Tragedy struck in Moburo village, Kapsogut location, Kericho County, on Friday night as a fire claimed the lives of three children aged between four and ten years.
The children were alone at home, reportedly locked inside by an older sibling who had stepped out to play with friends.
Residents rushed to the scene upon noticing smoke billowing from the house. Despite their best efforts to rescue the children, their attempts were unsuccessful.
The fire, which reportedly began after a phone allegedly exploded, left the community in shock and mourning. The devastating incident has raised concerns about the safety of leaving children unattended and the potential hazards of electronic devices in homes.
Kericho Tragedy: Phone Explosion Suspected in Fire That Claimed Three Children’s Lives
A devastating fire in Moburo village, Kapsogut location, Kericho County, on the night of Friday, December 6, claimed the lives of three children who were burned beyond recognition. According to local residents, the fire may have been caused by a phone left charging by the children’s parents before leaving.
The tragedy unfolded when the children, aged between four and ten years, were locked inside their timber house by an older sibling who had gone to play at a nearby home. Residents noticed thick smoke emerging from the house and rushed to the scene. Despite their frantic efforts to extinguish the flames, the fire spread rapidly due to the wooden construction of the house and strong winds that night.
Police officers from Cheborgei Police Station arrived at the scene to retrieve the children’s remains, which were taken to Kapkatet Hospital mortuary. The incident has left the family and the entire community in immense grief.
Separate Incident in Meru Leaves Two Children Dead
In another heartbreaking event, two children died in a house fire in Muurune village, Igembe North, Meru County. The victims, aged three years, were reportedly inside the house when the blaze broke out.
The area chief confirmed the tragedy and urged parents to avoid leaving children unattended or locked inside their homes. The children’s bodies were recovered and taken to Maua Referral Hospital mortuary.
Both incidents have sparked widespread sorrow and calls for heightened vigilance to prevent such tragedies in the future.