A massive fireball skyrocketed following a factory blast, killing 2 in northern China.

The dramatic video was filmed in Cangzhou City in Hebei Province on September 21.

The factory emitted a booming sound, immediately followed by flames rocketing towards the sky. Witnesses at the scene have conveyed that a wave of heat could be felt rolling in from a distance following the explosive sound.

Local merchants around the incident area have indicated that traffic control measures have already been implemented on some nearby roads.

An official from the Dongguang County Government Office responded, stating that the main leaders of the County Committee and the County Government had already arrived at the scene.

Local emergency and firefighting departments are currently handling the situation on-site, with investigations into the cause and other relevant circumstances underway.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

9月21日，河北沧州东光县。城东一工厂起火爆燃，火光冲天，燃成“蘑菇云”，具体原因和伤亡不明。
现场视频显示，厂房发出“轰”的一声，顿时火光冲天。现场目击者介绍，在听到爆炸声之后，感觉到一股热浪从远处席卷而来。事发地附近商户介绍，附近部分路段已经采取了交通管制措施。
东光县政府办公室一名工作人员回应称，县委县政府主要领导均已到现场，当地应急、消防等部门正在现场处置，目前事发原因等情况正在调查了解中。