In pictures: Firework blaze

A massive explosion in a firework factory brought death and destruction to the Dutch town of Enschede.

Fireworks explode and flames leap 40m into the air

Fire crews battle to bring the SE Firework blaze under control

Smoke rises into the sky as fire crews from across the German border join the operation

The aftermath of the blaze looked like a bomb site

Cars and homes were destroyed in the explosion

Fire crews take a breather