Our correspondent gathered that many residents were also caught up in the incident. Daily Trust observed that many of the victims were onlookers who had amassed to watch as the fire brigade battled the inferno before the tanker eventually exploded. Though no loss of life was reported, at least 64 people involved are receiving treatment at the Murtala Mohammed Specialists’ Hospital. The Spokesman of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusuf Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident, said eight personnel of the Service were part of the 64 victims.