Nairobi fire: Gas blast in Kenyan capital kills three and injures nearly 300 - BBC News

A lorry carrying gas exploded, "igniting a huge ball of fire", with houses and apartments reported hit.

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A huge gas blast in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, has killed at least three people and injured nearly 300.

A lorry carrying gas cylinders exploded in Embakasi district at about 23:30 (20:30 GMT) on Thursday, "igniting a huge ball of fire", an official said.

Housing, businesses and cars were damaged, with video showing a huge blaze raging close to blocks of flats.

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