Explosion at Guinea Fuel Depot Results in Multiple Casualties

At least 14 dead and 190 injured in incident that brought Conakry to a standstill; cause of fire remains unclear.

An explosion and fire at the main fuel depot in Guinea's capital, Conakry, has resulted in at least 14 deaths and 190 injuries.
The incident occurred at the state oil company's main depot in the Kaloum district of Conakry, near the port, bringing the city to a standstill.
Emergency services from neighboring countries Senegal and Mali, as well as the European Union and the United States, have expressed solidarity and are expected to arrive soon.
Schools have been closed, workers have been told to stay at home, and service stations across the country are temporarily closed.
The cause of the fire remains unclear, and an investigation has been ordered by the government.