An explosion in a warehouse has sparked a major fire in Lagos, Nigeria's largest city and commercial capital.

Witnesses said fireworks were stored in the warehouse in the busy market area of Lagos Island, and the blaze quickly spread to other buildings.

The blast reportedly shook windows of homes several miles away and a thick cloud of smoke could be seen rising over the island.

It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties.

Thousands of people in the area gathered to watch, as the fire destroyed neighbouring buildings.

The explosion is said to have shattered windows of the nearby King Ado Secondary School.

Local residents were reportedly commandeering fire hoses to try to help firefighters put out the flames.


Source:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20843555

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