Footage has emerged of a factory fire in southern China.

The video, filmed in Shantou, Guangdong Province on April 22, shows black smoke and flames pouring out of the six-story building.

At least one person was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation injuries, while others managed to escape by climbing out of the windows, which can be seen in the video.

Shocking video of major factory fire injuring one in southern China.

In the footage, captured in Shantou, Guangdong Province on April 22, black smoke and bright flames come out of the six-storey building, while several people climb out of the window to escape.

Six fire engines were sent to rescue on scene and the fire was nearly extinguished at 10 am.

One people was injured during evacuation, but he was out of danger.

The reason was being investigated.