The scene of the incident
A loaded fuel tanker exploded at Upper Iweka, Onitsha and a vast portion of the area has been gutted by fire on Wednesday.
According to an eyewitness, buildings and business premises close to the scene of the fire, extending to the popular Ochanja Market were affected.
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