Fire-breather sparks nightclub blaze in Ukraine

A fire-breathing performer has accidentally caused a nightclub blaze in Ukraine which left more than 20 people injured, according to local reports.

Around 250 people were packed into MI100 entertainment centre in Lvov, western Ukraine, when the fire broke out last night.

The club was evacuated and 22 people were treated for injuries caused by smoke inhalation, Russian News agency TASS reported.

Video captured by a partygoer showed a male performer breathing fire, which shot up to hit the ceiling.  

The blaze continued to spread despite the efforts of the performer.

Two of the victims reportedly remain in intensive care at a local hospital.