panic<\/a> in the area.<\/p>\nThere are over two tank farms operated by different major petrol marketers in the area.<\/p>\n
Reacting to the incident, the chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Dr. Michael Tidi, urged residents to remain calm.<\/p>\n
Tidi, while confirming that fire service men have been mobilised to the scene, assured that the flames are being contained.<\/p>\n
It could not be confirmed at press time if there was any death or casualty from the explosions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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