A minibus loaded with liquefied gas cylinders caught fire, leading to a powerful explosion in China.

The video was filmed in the city of Hengyang in Hunan Province on June 28.

The blaze spread quickly to a nearby supermarket, the Ju Long supermarket.

The minibus had been parked outside the Ju Long Supermarket, situated on Heng Qi West Road. As the fire from the van intensified, it led to the gas cylinders onboard exploding, causing a rapidly escalating situation.

Hengyang City's emergency stability centre was alerted promptly. First responders, traffic officials, police, firefighters, traffic police, and urban management all rushed to the scene to bring the situation under control. Their quick response was commendable, and by 18:20, they had successfully extinguished the blaze.

The minibus driver suffered minor burns. Luckily, no other casualties or injuries were reported. The fire damage was significant, impacting around 80 square metres of the Ju Long Supermarket.

By 18:40, the situation was under control, and the road was reopened for public use.

Currently, investigations into the cause of the fire are still underway.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

6月28日下午，湖南省衡阳市高新区二塘村，一辆运送液化气罐的面包车停放时起火，车上液化气罐发生燃爆，火势蔓延至附近超市，事故造成面包车司机轻微烫伤，无其他人员伤亡，事故原因正在调查中。
对此，衡阳市高新区应急维稳中心具体通报如下：2023年6月28日16时37分许，一辆运送液化气气罐的小型面包车，在衡祁西路二塘村豆腐塘组聚龙超市前坪停放时起火，车上气罐发生燃烧爆炸，火势蔓延至聚龙超市。接警后，应急、交通、公安、消防、交警、城管等部门迅速赶到现场处置。18时20分许，明火被扑灭。小型面包车司机被轻微烫伤，无其他人员伤亡。聚龙超市过火面积约80平方米。18时40分许，道路恢复通行。事故原因正在调查中。