The Mansoura area in the capital, Aden, is witnessing a real disaster after the explosion of the "Al-Taj" gas station this evening on the 90th line. The explosion turned into a series of massive fires that quickly spread to surrounding homes and cars.
Local sources confirmed that the first explosion occurred at the gas station itself, while the second explosion occurred in a truck loaded with gas belonging to the station, causing the fire to spread further. Reports indicated that flames and columns of smoke turned the sky of Aden a frightening red color.
Fires continue due to the intensity of the explosion and spread to nearby residential areas, while homes near the accident site are evacuated for fear of the fire spreading. Until now, civil defense teams have arrived at the scene, amid fears of major human casualties.
People are in a state of panic, and are demanding that the authorities quickly intervene and send a large number of fire engines to control the fires and save citizens.