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An explosion has occurred at an illegal fuel depot in Cotonou, the Republic of Benin, killing 34 persons.
A government official who confirmed the incident to newsmen today, Saturday, said no fewer than 34 people were killed when a contraband fuel dump burst into flames in southern Benin near the border with Nigeria.
Narrating the incident to reporters, Interior Minister, Alassane Seidou said “A serious fire occurred in the town of Seme Podji,”
“Unfortunately we have 34 deaths including two babies. Their bodies are charred because the cause of the fire is smuggled fuel.”