Rescuers are on the scene after an explosion and fire in Nairobi, Kenya. -EPA
A fire resulting from a gas explosion in Kenya's capital Nairobi has killed two people and injured at least 165.
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The fire, in Nairobi's Embakasi neighbourhood, started just before midnight on Friday at Kentainers Company, whose building was badly damaged, government spokesman Isaac Mwaura said on social media platform X.
Wesley Kimeto, commander in charge of police in Embakasi, was quoted saying on the Standard newspaper's X account that at least two people were confirmed dead.
Adamson Bungei, Nairobi area's police commander, was quoted as saying at least 165 people had been injured and taken to hospital.
Reuters pictures from the scene of the fire showed one body lying on the ground, covered with a blanket, while Reuters television footage showed several nearby houses burning.Â
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