Fireworks blast hits Nigerian city

26 December 2012 Last updated at 07:36 ET Help

A huge fire has broken out in Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city, after an explosion at a warehouse where fireworks were being stored.

The blaze quickly spread to other buildings in a densely populated market district on Lagos island.

At least one person has been killed and many are reported to be injured.

Tomi Oladipo reports

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