THIS is the terrifying moment a huge mushroom cloud of flames erupts just yards away from busy apartment blocks in Kenya.
Horrified residents were forced to flee from their homes as several people were reportedly rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
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A set of explosions were thought to have started after a gas leak that caused the massive inferno and quickly took over the surrounding area.
Clouds of black smoke were sent billowing through the air as around 100 homes were quickly evacuated, according to Kenya Red Cross.
The chilling blast happened in Embakasi, Nairobi near a building thought to be owned by Kentainers LTD – Kenya’s leading brand for water tank storage, food and grain.
An eyewitness told Nation: “Huge explosions, huge fireballs, people screaming and running everywhere for fear of more explosions, power cuts and some people driving out of the estate.”
The Government Spokesperson of Kenya Isaac Mwaura said: “There has been a fire outbreak at Kentainers Company ltd near Kabansora in Embakasi, Nairobi.
“The company was refilling gas cylinders when a fire broke out and several people were injured and rushed to hospital. The building hosting the company is badly damaged.
“The cause of the fire remains unknown. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area as rescue operations are underway including fire engines being deployed to the area.”
Video footage filmed from residents living near the fire showed the devastating explosion as it sent flames soaring into the sky.
The giant, fiery mushroom cloud can then be seen sending sparks flying around the apartment blocks below.
Terrified people can be heard screaming in the background as they watch the horrors unfold just in front of them.
The chilling scenes happened minutes after midnight in Kenya as the loud blasts sent shockwaves across the town.
Emergency services and medics quickly arrived to the scene of the fire to help put out the roaring flames and help those who were left with injuries.
This is the second fire to rip through Nairobi this week after a massive blaze was seen in a commercial area near a stadium in Kenya, on Tuesday evening.
People dressed in civilian clothes were seen helping firefighters on the scene in the distressing clip.
Hundreds of onlookers stood by to witness the flames while others fled the area and made it to safety.
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