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Coverage dated October 2, 2023

Explosion and fire at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria claims 15 lives, including pregnant woman

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An explosion and subsequent fire erupted at an illicit oil refining site in Nigeria's Niger Delta region, resulting in the loss of at least 15 lives, including that of a pregnant woman.

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  1. WGNO New Orleans

    A blast at an illegal oil refinery site kills at least 15 in Nigeria, residents say (opens WGNO New Orleans)

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    ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — An explosion and fire at at an illegal oil refinery site in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region killed at least 15 people, including a pregnant woman, residents and a local environme…

  2. Green Field Reporter

    A blast at an illegal oil refinery site kills at least 15 in Nigeria, residents say - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — An explosion and fire at at an illegal oil refinery site in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region killed at least 15 people, including a pregnant woman, residents and a local environmental rights group reported Tuesday.

  3. Fox News

    Explosion and fire at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria claims 15 lives, including pregnant woman (opens Fox News)

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    An explosion and subsequent fire erupted at an illicit oil refining site in Nigeria's Niger Delta region, resulting in the loss of at least 15 lives, including that of a pregnant woman.

  4. Al Jazeera

    At least 18 killed in blast at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria: Report (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The blaze occurred when a home-made refinery ignited a nearby oil reservoir, leaving victims severely burned.

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