A fireworks factory exploded in southern China, creating a huge mushroom cloud on July 8.

The dramatic video, shot in the city of Deyang in Sichuan Province, shows a huge mushroom cloud forming as the fire broke out at a fireworks factory.

In another clip, firefighters attempted to extinguish the fire on site and the factory was seen flattened.

Two people suffered serious injuries while another four had minor injuries and all were being treated in hospital.

The fire has been put out and the case is being investigated, reports said.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

7月8日晚9时许，四川德阳广汉市南丰镇一烟花爆竹厂发生爆炸。
经初步了解，厂内先是发生火灾，随后发生了二次爆炸，现场腾起“蘑菇云”，附近部分民房窗户被震碎。
据四川消防官方今晨7时发布的消息，通过开展多轮次、多点位的灭火行动，今晨5时许，现场明火基本扑灭。
空中航拍显示，厂区已几乎成为废墟。
此次事故造成6人受伤，其中2人重伤、4人轻伤，目前正在医院接受救治。事故发生原因正在调查中。（视频由四川日报提供）