Senior police responders stated that 84 people were injured and that at least eight people lost their lives in a terrible explosion that occurred early on Monday at an oil port in Conakry, the capital of Guinea.

Emergency personnel were able to suppress the ensuing fire after the event, which caused chaos in the Kaloum administrative area.

According to a witness who spoke with Reuters, the explosion happened at the country's main oil terminal and sent shockwaves through the downtown area, breaking windows of surrounding houses and forcing hundreds of people to flee.

Firefighters arrived on the site quickly and battled thick black smoke rising into the sky and enormous flames. Several tanker trucks were escorted by police and military as they left the depot.

Guinea is not an oil producer, but it does rely on imported refined goods, mostly kept in the Kaloum terminal, which is then transported by trucks throughout the country. At this point, it's unclear how much damage has been done to the terminal.

Notably, Guinea has a minor oil storage that is mostly used by mining companies at Kamsar, which is situated north of Conakry.

The remnants of the disastrous event was visible as the fire eventually came under control later in the day, leaving behind a considerable column of smoke and lingering flames.

The administration acknowledged the incident's possible effects on the public and expressed its deep worry over it in a statement. To determine the cause of the explosion and identify those responsible, an official inquiry is scheduled to be launched.

“The Government is deeply concerned about this event, recognizing its widespread implications. Investigations will be launched to determine the origin of this incident,” the government statement declared.

After the devastating explosion at the Conakry oil port on Monday, authorities ordered the public to stay indoors and declared the closure of schools. As investigations into the events leading up to the sad incident continue, the situation is being monitored.