Tragic Fireworks Explosion in Nigeria

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A water tanker belonging to Lagos fire service is parked in front of building after explosives stored in it exploded in a densely populated area in Isale Eko. (Photo: Akintunde Akinleye/REUTERS)

A water tanker belonging to Lagos fire service is parked in front of building after explosives stored in it exploded in a densely populated area in Isale Eko. (Photo: Akintunde Akinleye/REUTERS)

There was a deadly fire Wednesday in Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos.

The blaze, which began with an explosion at a fireworks warehouse, has so far killed at least one person and injured 30 others.

Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to the BBC’s Tomi Oladipo to get more details.

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  • ADETOLA SHOTE

    Although importation of firecrackers had been banned many years ago, yet fireworks are displayed every Xmas and New Year in Nigeria. Laws and Regulations are made but glaringly disobeyed with the connivance of the law enforcement agencies, 
    Asotemaeu