Deadly gas explosion in Nairobi, Kenyan injures 271 people

AT least three people have been killed including a child in a horror blaze that left 270 people injured in Kenya. Terrifying footage shows the blast sparking a massive mushroom cloud of flames just yards away from busy apartment blocks in Nairobi. Horrified residents were forced to flee from their homes as several people were reportedly rushed to hospital with serious injuries. A set of explosions were thought to have started after a gas leak that caused the massive inferno and quickly took over the surrounding area. Clouds of black smoke were sent billowing through the air as around 100 homes were quickly evacuated, according to Kenya Red Cross. The chilling blast happened in Embakasi, Nairobi near a building thought to be owned by Kentainers LTD - Kenya’s leading brand for water tank storage, food and grain. Video footage filmed by residents living near the fire showed the devastating explosion as it sent flames soaring into the sky. The giant, fiery mush