Gas Explosion in Nairobi Kills 3, Injures 280

A late-night gas explosion at an illegal depot in Nairobi, Kenya, has resulted in at least three deaths and 280 injuries, with the death toll expected to rise.

Liquid petroleum gas cylinders exploded in an illegal depot in Nairobi, killing at least three people and injuring 280 others.
The depot had been previously demolished twice, and the owner had been found guilty of operating illegally but continued business.
At least 24 people were critically injured, and the explosion caused extensive damage to homes and warehouses.
Officials had rejected applications for the gas storage site due to safety concerns, highlighting a failure to meet safety distances.
The incident puts authorities' enforcement of regulations under scrutiny, amid accusations of bribery and overlooking regulations.