Tragedy struck as a pregnant woman, a two-month-old baby, and two others allegedly lost their lives during an early morning fire at the Bonny-Bille-Nembe Jetty in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The fire incident was said to have started at about 2 am on Monday morning.
According to PUNCH, over 40 boats were also burnt in the fire said to be caused by persons who attempted to load illegally refined products popularly known as kpofire in the local parlance.
The victims of the fire outbreak, which also include a male adult was reportedly burnt beyond recognition.
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