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HISTORICAL FACTS: Prime suspect in deadly kenya gas blast placed in detention | History Defined

At least six people lost their lives in the gas blast and massive fireball that ensued (Credit: AFP)

The main suspect in a deadly gas blast and blaze in a densely populated area of Nairobi that killed six people and injured around 280 was Tuesday placed in detention after appearing in court.

A truck loaded with gas canisters exploded late Thursday, triggering a ferocious fireball in the Embakasi area of southeastern Nairobi.

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