An explosion occurred in a building in the town of Yanjiao, located to the east of Beijing on Wednesday morning, causing severe damage to several surrounding buildings. As of press time, the incident has resulted in 2 death and 26 injuries, local authority said. Local fire, emergency, and medical departments had arrived on the scene to deal with the situation, according to media reports.
At 7:54 am on Wednesday, a suspected gas leak led to a deflagration incident at a fried chicken shop in Yanjiao in Langfang in North China’s Hebei Province, local authority said.
According to media reports and eyewitness accounts, the explosion resulted in some people being injured, but the exact number of casualties remains unclear.
The fire brigade received a report of an explosion and fire at a street-side shop at 7:55 am and immediately dispatched 36 fire trucks and 154 personnel to the scene for disposal. Rescue operations remain underway, the statement said.
According to media reports, the explosion took place in a building near Yanjiao train station. Videos circulating online show a building engulfed in flames and smoke, with significant damage to the structure and shattered glass in multiple shops. The explosion also shattered the windows of a nearby residential building.
Yanjiao is a satellite town to the east of Beijing, belonging to Sanhe city of North China’s Hebei Province. Yanjiao is a commuting hub for those who work in Beijing, with the explosion striking during morning rush hour.
