Ammunition fire causes panic in Guinea

Officials in Guinea have called on people to remain calm, after a fire and an explosion at a military camp caused panic in the capital, Conakry.

Fire broke out at an ammunition dump near the airport, sending up a plume of smoke, and causing the airport to be shut down for a short while.

Correspondents say many people panicked fearing that fighting in southern Guinea had reached Conakry.

Reports say the fire was caused by mishandling of ammunition.

From the newsroom of the BBC World Service