NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 6 \u2013 There was panic in Donholm estate on Friday morning when gas cylinders exploded at a local depot, causing a massive fire that shook the densely populated neighborhood.<\/p>\n
Residents were jolted awake by loud blasts near a popular eatery adjacent to the gas depot. Witnesses say the explosion was likely triggered by a leaking full gas cylinder, which ignited a raging fire.<\/p>\n
Several cylinders and debris were hurled into the air, shattering windows, damaging vehicles, and sending terrified families running from their homes.<\/p>\n
Many recalled a similar tragedy in 2024 at Mradi, Embakasi, where a gas depot explosion claimed 10 lives and injured over 300 people, a case still pending in courts.<\/p>\n
Firefighters and emergency responders rushed to the scene to contain the inferno and assess casualties.<\/p>\n
A crowd of onlookers gathered at the site as responders worked to bring the fire under control.<\/p>\n
Local residents have called for stricter safety inspections of fuel stations and eateries, especially where they operate side by side in residential areas.<\/p>\n
Police emphasized that investigations are ongoing and urged residents to avoid speculation until the full report is released.<\/p>\n
The Donholm incident has renewed concerns about urban fire hazards in Nairobi, particularly in densely populated estates.<\/p>\n
Safety experts warn that improper handling of gas cylinders and fuel storage in residential areas poses a serious risk to life and property.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a wake-up call for better enforcement of safety regulations for gas depots and eateries operating in close proximity,\u201d said one safety official at the scene.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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