3 dead, 222 injured in gas explosion in Kenya's capital

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3 dead, 222 injured in gas explosion in Kenya's capital

STORY: 3 dead, 222 injured in gas explosion in Kenya's capital SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 2, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:17 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fire scene 2. various of the aftermath of fire scene 3. various of Kenya's deputy president inspecting the scene 4. SOUNDBITE (English): DOUGLAS KANJA, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Kenya 5. various of the rescue efforts STORYLINE: At least three people were killed and 222 others injured in a gas explosion in Nairobi, Kenya, an official confirmed on Friday morning. Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura said the fire, which started at around 11:30 p.m. Thursday local time (2030 GMT), was caused by a truck loaded with gas cylinders that exploded, igniting a huge fireball that spread to a warehouse and a neighborhood nearby. A flying gas cylinder hit a garments and textiles warehouse, burning it down, Mwaura said in a statement. He said the fire also damaged several vehicles and commercial properties, in

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