A fire explosion has rocked a filling station located opposite the Nigerian Air Force Base in Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The sad incident happened on Thursday.
Eyewitnesses said the inferno originated from the Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, commonly referred to as the cooking gas section of the station.
It was gathered that some vehicles in the vicinity were affected by the blaze.
The fire also spread to nearby properties, including a church and a bar.
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.
Emergency responders from the fire service have since contained the blaze, preventing further escalation and destruction.
In the meantime, authorities are yet to release an official statement on the cause of the explosion or confirm any casualties.
