The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Officials (EPRA) arrested three people at an illegal refilling station within Embakasi Estate in the recent past.
How Did The Company Get A Permit?
Most residents in the Mradi area ask this question. How the company got a permit to operate next to a residential area remains a mystery.
EPRA Warning!
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Officials (EPRA) said it was tracking the mastermind of the illegal gas plant and warned Kenyans against buying gas from unregulated dealers.
Did you read this?
But was the illegal gas plant closed down? Well, seems the plant was not shut down since it has led to a tragic fire incident at Mradi Area in Embakasi.
In the early hours of Friday morning, Nairobi Regional Police Commander Adamson Bungei officially affirmed that a midnight fire, stemming from an explosion, originated at a gas filling station within the Mradi Estate in Embakasi. The fire erupted at approximately 11:30 pm, resulting in fatal injuries and casualties.
Underlining the cause, Bungei expressed, "We can definitively state that the fire originated from a gas explosion, and our firefighting teams are currently involved in containment efforts."
The incident has had a significant impact, with reports indicating that 165 individuals have sustained burns and various injuries. According to the latest information from The Standard, 21 people are currently undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), while Mama Lucy Hospital is caring for 132 others. Additionally, several victims are receiving medical attention at Komarock Medical Centre in Nairobi.
A collaborative rescue operation, engaging various agencies, is currently underway in response to the emergency. The situation is dynamic, and ongoing updates are anticipated as authorities exert dedicated efforts to manage the aftermath of the incident.
