Ten people were injured when a bonfire lit to celebrate the eve of a Jewish holiday exploded and sent a fireball into a crowd in north London.

Paramedics were called to the Lag BaOmer event in Stamford Hill on Wednesday evening.

Video posted to the internet showed dozens of people standing around the bonfire, which was reportedly soaked in oil.

As soon as a torch was used to light the bonfire, there was an explosion that sent crowds running.

Other reports said that at least one mobile phone had been put into the fire.