• epa03815550 Firefighters work to put out a huge blaze at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, 07 August 2013. A major fire forced the closure of Nairobi's main international airport early 07 August as crews battled the blaze which engulfed an entire terminal building. Parts of the roof of terminal 1 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport collapsed in the fire, making it more difficult for fire crews to battle the blaze, which began in the early morning. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA *** Local Caption *** 03815550.jpg
    epa03815550 Firefighters work to put out a huge blaze at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, 07 August 2013. A major fire forced the closure of Nairobi's main international airport early 07 August as crews battled the blaze which engulfed an entire terminal building. Parts of the roof of terminal 1 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport collapsed in the fire, making it more difficult for fire crews to battle the blaze, which began in the early morning. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA *** Local Caption *** 03815550.jpg
  • The blaze engulfed an entire terminal building. Dai Kurokawa / EPA
    The blaze engulfed an entire terminal building. Dai Kurokawa / EPA
  • The fire started in the arrivals and immigration area. Dai Kurokawa / EPA
    The fire started in the arrivals and immigration area. Dai Kurokawa / EPA
  • A firefighter walks among the debris that was the airport's Terminal 1. Tony Karumba / AFP
    A firefighter walks among the debris that was the airport's Terminal 1. Tony Karumba / AFP
  • Flames and black smoke billow from the burning building. AFP
    Flames and black smoke billow from the burning building. AFP
  • Passengers wait outside the burning Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. AFP
    Passengers wait outside the burning Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. AFP
  • International passengers walk from the airport to be taken to hotels. Sayyid Azim / AP
    International passengers walk from the airport to be taken to hotels. Sayyid Azim / AP

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In pictures: Nairobi airport fire

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