An office ceiling crashed down due to the exploding heating pipes in northern China.

Dramatic video filmed in Fushun in Liaoning Province on October 31 shows a ceiling suddenly giving way, unleashing a deluge of water into an office building.

Eyewitness Mr Zhang, who works in the building, recounted the terrifying moment. "We were in our workspace when we heard the sound of dripping water. We were about to record the leak when, before we could even step into the room, the ceiling collapsed," he said.

Upon investigation, it was found that the culprit behind the flood was a burst pipe from the underfloor heating system. Quick-thinking staff members promptly shut off the water valve and the electricity to prevent further damage.

Currently, personnel are working tirelessly to clear the accumulated water. The next step will be to engage professionals to repair the damaged pipe.

Water flowed from the fourth floor down to the first, affecting a total office space of 800 square metres. Significant damage was noted, with ceiling panels and walls being severely affected.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

10月31日，辽宁抚顺，一办公楼的吊顶突然坍塌，大量积水倾泻而下。目击者张先生称，该房屋系他们的办公场地，听到漏水声后刚准备拍摄报备，还没进屋吊顶就突然发生了坍塌。经过观察原来是地暖的供热管道发生了爆裂，热水发生外溢，事发后员工们迅速关闭水阀和电闸。目前工作人员正在清理积水，下一步将找专业人员维修管道。
该事故中，暖气水从四楼淹到了一楼，造成了共计八百平方的办公室受影响，吊棚、墙面受损严重。