A terrifying mushroom cloud of flames erupts meters away from apartment buildings in Kenya as terrified residents flee
THIS is the terrifying moment a huge mushroom cloud of flames erupts just meters away from busy apartment buildings in Kenya.
Shocked residents were forced to flee houses as several people were reportedly rushed to hospital.
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The explosion is said to have occurred after a gas leak that caused the massive fire that quickly took over the area and sent clouds of black smoke billowing into the air.
The chilling blast took place in Embakasi, Nairobi, in a building believed to belong to Kentainers LTD – Kenya's leading brand for water tank storage, food and grain.
Kenya government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said: “A fire has broken out at Kentainers Company ltd near Kabansora in Embakasi, Nairobi.
“The company was refilling gas cylinders when a fire broke out and several people were injured and rushed to hospital. The building where the company is located has been severely damaged.
“The cause of the fire is still unknown. The public is advised to avoid the area as rescue operations are underway, including fire tenders being deployed to the area.”
Video footage from residents living near the fire showed the devastating explosion as flames engulfed the blaze sky.
You can then see the giant, fiery mushroom cloud sending sparks flying through the apartment buildings below.
In the background you can hear terrified people screaming as they watch the horrors unfold right before them.
The chilling scenes took place minutes after midnight in Kenya as the loud explosions sent shockwaves through the city.
Emergency services and medics quickly arrived at the scene of the fire to help extinguish the roaring flames and aid those who remained injured.
This is the second fire to sweep through Nairobi this week after a massive fire was spotted in a commercial area near a stadium in Kenya on Tuesday evening.
In the disturbing video, people dressed in civilian clothes can be seen helping firefighters at the scene.
Hundreds of spectators were ready to witness the flames, while others fled the area to safety.
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