A big explosion shook a tall building in a fancy part of Shenzhen, China, on Wednesday. The blast was so strong that it rattled nearby skyscrapers, according to state media reports.
The Shenzhen fire department quickly sent 16 fire trucks and 80 rescue workers to help after they got a call about the emergency. A video shared by Phoenix TV showed flames burning the outside of the building, with thick smoke rising into the sky.
A man named Zhang, who works in a nearby office, said, “Suddenly, there was a loud bang, and the table shook.”
State media, The Beijing News, said early findings showed that a gas explosion on the 28th floor caused the fire, but investigators are still trying to find out exactly what happened. At least one person fell from the building after the blast and was taken away by ambulance. The explosion happened in a luxury condo area where major companies like Tencent have their headquarters. State broadcaster CCTV is working to verify more details about the situation
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