I saw a woman on fire: Victims recall horrifying scenes in mid-night gas blast

Locals mill around the scene of fire incident at Mradi area in Embakasi Nairobi. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

The fire is said to have started and spread quickly through a gas plant and homes after a tanker driver lit a cigarette.

Among the 167 people who were injured were eight Kenya Defence Force officers who lived in the area.