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EKO HOT BLOG reports that a gas explosion at a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) refiling shop has burnt down shops and injured 20 people in Kano State.
The incident according to reports occurred at a busy area of Sheka quarters, Karshen-Kwalta in Kano.
It was gathered that the tragic incident happened at about 8:30 p.m., on Thursday when a cylinder exploded and instantly caught fire.
An eyewitness identified as Malam Abubakar said that many people were rushed to the hospital naked, with burnt skins.
He said that over 10 people were affected by the incident, mostly those inside the shop and the people living close to the place doing their businesses.
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Mr Saminu Yusif, confirmed the incident.
He said that 20 people were involved, but had been rescued alive and now receiving treatment in hospitals.
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Yusif further stated that the incident was allegedly caused by a fire from a man frying and selling fish near the gas shop.
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