A massive water column soared more than ten metres high amidst a heating pipeline burst in northern China.

The video was filmed in Fushun City in Liaoning Province on January 8.

Hot water sprayed into the sky from a damaged pipe, enveloping the surrounding area in steam.

Repair personnel from the local heating station quickly arrived at the scene, closing the pipeline valves and initiating repairs.

In response, the heating office of Shuncheng District in Fushun City stated that the damaged pipe had a diameter of 400 millimetres. They estimated that the repair work would be completed by 5:00 pm on January 8th, gradually restoring normal heating for affected users.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

1月8日，辽宁抚顺市顺城区站东街一处暖气管道发生破损，暖气水从管道内喷涌出十多米高，周围被蒸汽笼罩。当地供热站抢修人员到场处置，关闭管道阀门后进行抢修。抚顺市顺城区供热办回应称，破损管道的管径为400毫米，初步预计8日17时修复完毕，受影响的用户逐步恢复正常供暖。