Properties and goods worth millions of naira has been destroyed following a kerosene explosion that hit the Elekahia area in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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According to reports, the fire which started at about 8:30 am on Friday was caused by a kerosene explosion, with over 200 persons displaced as a result of the incident.
Some of the affected residents were said to have traveled for the festivities, while others were out for work when the fire started.
An official of the Federal Fire Service, John Nnemeka, said emergency officials arrived early but were unable to access the scene because of the nature of the houses.
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