A woman inadvertently set off an uncontrollable blaze after attempting to use a lighter to ignite the decor in a restaurant in northern China.

The CCTV footage was filmed in Taiyuan City in Shanxi Province on September 29.

Eyewitnesses reported that the woman used a lighter to ignite a decorative item within the establishment. To her shock and dismay, the flames quickly spiralled out of control, engulfing the entire wall's decorations.

In a state of panic, she began to hurriedly pack up her belongings, seemingly preparing to make a hasty exit.

A young man at a nearby table, in an act of quick thinking, attempted to douse the flames with table water. However, his efforts proved to be in vain as the fire continued to rage.

Fortunately, swift action by other staff members on duty ensured that the blaze was quickly put out, averting a potentially more dangerous situation.

Fortunately, no one was reported injured. According to the woman, she was just curious to see if these reed-like decorations would burn, and she didn't expect it to suddenly get out of control.

A spokesperson for the hotpot restaurant later confirmed that the police had been alerted and were already conducting their investigations.

The video was provided by local mieda with permission.

9月29日，山西太原，火锅店内一女子用打火机点燃店内装饰物，不料火势突然失控，将整个墙面的装饰物全部引燃。女子瞬间慌神，收拾物品准备离开，旁边一小伙拿桌上的饮用水灭火也无济于事。好在有其他工作人员及时赶到将火扑灭。
据火锅店工作人员介绍，没有人因此事受伤，事后店方报了警，警方已经介入调查处理。