Police are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at Malik Heights building on Ngong Roadin Nairobi last night destroying properties of unknown value.

The building, which hosts a car bazaar, restaurant and offices, went up in flames a few minutes before 9pm and explosions could be heard from inside the building as efforts to salvage vehicles parked in the basement were underway.

The fire is believed to have started on the ground floor though its cause is yet to be established. No casualty was reported.

At least five firefighting vehicles were at the scene including two excavators that were used to clear sections of the road for vehicles salvaged from the building.

The nine-story building was opened for business in 2017 and had few tenants.

Check out the photos of the building taken by Ezekiel Aminga after the fire was put out.