A Vivo Energy Shell petrol Station in Kasarani burst into flames on Saturday morning.
Confirming the incident on their official Twitter account, St. John ambulance stated that the Nairobi City Council fire brigades were on the scene to fight the fire.
The morning fire caught many by surprise at the petrol station in Kasarani which is directly opposite Naivas supermarket.
Curious onlookers stepped out of their houses to witness the incident.
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The fire was successfully put out without any injuries reported.
The cause of the fire could not be immediately established.
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However, on Saturday evening, the Energy Regulatory Commission released a statement explaining the circumstances that caused the fire.
A preliminary report indicated that the fire started after a vehicle fueled at the station and sped off while the pump was still inside the tank opening. This led to the pump being disconnected from the anchorage and dragged to about 30 metres away. Friction between the ground and pump produced sparks which ignited a fire that quickly spread.
"There was extensive damage to the entire petrol station but there is no report of personl injury as all staff and members of the public were evacuated to the assembly point," the statement read in part.
The commission confirmed that the motorist had been apprehended by the police.
"The Commission wishes to advise all motorists to adhere to the advisory at fuel stations instructing motorists to switch off their engines before fuelling. This will ensure that prescribed safety standards are adhered to," the statement read.
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