Traders in Marurui in Nairobi are counting losses after a fire destroyed property worth millions of shillings in the early hours of Sunday.
The fire broke out in a commercial area, destroying several businesses and merchandise as flames spread through the premises.
Desperate residents and traders attempted to contain the fire and salvage property before emergency responders could fully bring the blaze under control.
With limited firefighting options, residents resorted to fetching water in buckets and pouring it on the flames in an effort to prevent the fire from spreading.
Some traders were also seen trying to remove their belongings from the affected premises as the fire raged.
The extent of the losses was not immediately established, but traders said property and merchandise worth millions of shillings had been destroyed.
The incident has renewed concerns over the ability of residents and businesses in the area to respond to fires, particularly where access to firefighting equipment and services is limited.
The cause of the fire had not been established by the time of publication.
Authorities are expected to assess the damage and establish the circumstances that led to the outbreak.
The Marurui fire adds to a series of incidents in which fires have destroyed businesses and livelihoods across Nairobi.
Earlier this year, more than 100 traders lost property after a fire swept through stalls in Ruiru.
