Akure has been hit by tragedy this evening,saturday,13th Dec.A suspected gas explosion this evening hit Arakale road in Akure and according to eyewitnesses, many people
are feared dead. The raging fire reportedly started at a gas station but quickly spread to houses as there was no quick emergency response. Some people allegedly took to cursing the state's governor as a witness said: "This place has been burning for more than one hour and there's been no response".
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