Blaze closes Kenya's main airport

Firefighters are battling a large blaze raging at Kenya’s main international airport.

Wed, 07 Aug, 2013 - 08:08

Firefighters are battling a large blaze raging at Kenya’s main international airport.

The Kenya Airports Authority said that the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has been closed until further notice so that emergency teams can tackle the fire. Billowing smoke could be seen from miles away.

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