Monrovia, Sept. 16 -- A massive explosion rocked the MIRA Oxygen and Gas Incorporated facility along the Japan Freeway in Monrovia on Monday, September 15, leaving at least seven people severely injured and sparking frantic emergency response efforts.

The blast, reportedly triggered by the ignition of one of the company's oxygen tankers, sent shockwaves across the capital and reignited concerns about industrial safety in Liberia.

Emergency Response

The Liberia Fire Service (LFS), the Liberia National Police, and other emergency units rushed to the scene to contain the blaze and prevent further explosions.

Deputy Fire Service Director for Operations, Edwin Tisdell, who was on-site, described the incident as "unfortunate" and stressed t...