A huge explosion rocked Ngara estate in Nairobi on Sunday morning, September 1, after a gas facility in the area caught fire.
In photos and videos seen by Nairobileo.co.ke, a huge fire engulfed the facility, accompanied by a series of loud explosions.
A section of residents in the area, awakened by the dawn explosion, kept their distance after rushing into the streets, where some were heard screaming.
Confirming the incident, Nairobi Regional Police Commander Adamson Bungei, who visited the scene, mentioned that property of unknown value was destroyed.
Mr. Bungei said that experts at the scene were investigating the cause of the fire.
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At the time of publishing this article, no fatalities had been reported following the explosion, and the cause of the fire had yet to be determined.
The incident comes months after another gas explosion in the Mradi area of Embakasi, Nairobi, where six people were killed and more than 270 others seriously injured.
The gas explosion occurred when a truck carrying gas ignited, triggering a massive fire that rapidly spread to the surrounding areas.
Several vehicles that were parked nearby and multiple businesses were destroyed in the intense inferno.
In response to the incident, President William Ruto ordered the arrest and prosecution of government officials connected to the tragedy.
Additionally, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja ordered an immediate crackdown on gas plants operating in residential areas.
