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Explosion rocks filling station in Rivers

A fire explosion occurred on Thursday at a filling station located opposite the Nigerian Air Force Base in Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Eyewitnesses said the inferno originated from the Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, commonly referred to as the cooking gas section of the station.

It was reported that some vehicles in the vicinity were affected by the blaze.

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The fire also spread to nearby properties, including a church and a bar.

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Viral videos circulating on social media captured the chaotic scene, showing thick plumes of smoke rising into the air as panicked onlookers screamed and fled the area.

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