A massive black smoke ring appeared in the sky in northern China.

The video was filmed in Tongchuan City in Shaanxi Province.

Local villagers were quick to express their concerns over the mysterious phenomenon.

Responding to inquiries, the Emergency Management Bureau of Yaozhou District in Tongchuan City stated that they are currently unaware of the cause behind the smoke ring and have not received any reports of sudden accidents.

Officials from the People's Government of Yaoqu Town assured the public that, upon verification, the smoke ring dissipated shortly after its appearance.

As of now, there have been no reports of accidents or unforeseen incidents in the area. The formation of the smoke ring remains unexplained, and local authorities are committed to further investigation and verification.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

1月14日，陕西铜川市瑶曲镇杏树坪村上空出现一个巨大的黑色烟圈，引发当地村民关注。
对此，铜川市耀州区应急管理局回应，目前暂不知道该烟圈成因，也未接到有什么突发事故的报告。
瑶曲镇人民政府工作人员回应称，经过他们的核实，烟圈出现后不久即消散，目前当地也也没有事故及突发情况的报告。目前暂未查清该烟圈的形成原因，他们也将进一步进行核实。