An explosion in Elekahia, a densely populated area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has destroyed property worth millions of naira.
Over 200 persons were displaced by the fire which started at about 8:30 am.
The Punch correspondent gathered that the explosion was caused by kerosene spillage.
Some of the affected residents have traveled for the festivities, while others were out for work when the fire started.
An official of the Federal Fire Service, John Nnemeka, told The Punch that they arrived early but were unable to access the scene because of the nature of the houses.
