Scared shoppers fled as an electric scooter, plugged in for charging, suddenly burst into flames in a market in southern China.

The shocking CCTV footage was filmed in Shenzhen City in Guangdong Province on April 11.

The scooter owner, in a quick-thinking response, immediately unplugged the power cord, battling the rising panic. With the presence of mind, he dragged the flaming vehicle to an open area, away from the crowded market stalls, significantly reducing the risk to the public.

As the smoke thickened, several shopkeepers leaped into action, grabbing fire extinguishers and dousing the flames in a display of community bravery.

By the time the firefighters arrived, the fire had been successfully extinguished. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported.

Preliminary investigations by the fire department suggest that the fire was caused by a battery malfunction.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

4月11日，深圳宝安，农贸市场内一辆正在充电的电动车突发自燃，车主第一时间拔掉电线，随后将车拖至空旷地带，并拨打了119电话。多位商户迅速取来灭火器，及时灭火。消防人员到场时有烟无火，现场也无人员伤亡。
起火原因初步判断为电池故障。