At least 29 injured in fire caused by explosion at gas filling point

(2 Feb 2024) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: CLIENTS PLEASE NOTE REVISION OF THE NUMBER REPORTED INJURED ASSOCIATED PRESS Nairobi - 2 February 2024 NIGHT SHOTS 1. Various of firefighters battling blaze STORYLINE: Several explosions culminating in one huge plume of smoke rising above residential flats in Nairobi early on Friday started as a company refilled its gas tanks, according to a Kenyan government official. The Kenya Red Cross said on its X account that it had taken 29 injured people to hospital. Kenyan government spokesman Isaac Mwaura said a company was refilling gas cylinders when the fire broke out. The proximity of the industrial plant to residential homes raised questions about enforcement of city plans after officials at the county government were accused of taking bribes to overlook building codes and regulations. The blaze has now been brought under control. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel 44(0)2074827482 Email: info@. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: