An illegal fireworks storage triggered an explosion, killing one in eastern China.

Dramatic video filmed in Jinan City in Shandong Province on February 26 shows thick black smoke billowing from a residential building, accompanied by intense sounds of fireworks explosions.

A residential community in Jinan City was rocked by tragedy around 6:00p.m. on February 26.

The incident claimed the life of one person. Currently, authorities are investigating the extent of the damage to the property and the exact cause of the accident.

On February 27th, a spokesperson from the Zhangqiu District Emergency Management Bureau disclosed that the tragic event resulted from the unlawful storage of a large quantity of fireworks and firecrackers within the resident's home.

The fire ignited these materials, leading to subsequent explosions and the fatal fire. At the time of the accident, only the resident was present in the house, and unfortunately, he perished as a result.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

2月26日18时许，山东济南，章丘区一小区住户非法储存大量烟花爆竹引发爆炸起火，造成屋内一人死亡。目前，房屋受损情况和事故原因仍在调查中。
目击者拍摄的视频显示，事发时，一居民楼内冒出滚滚黑烟，不时传出剧烈的烟花爆炸声，随后多辆消防员赶赴现场灭火。
2月27日，章丘区应急管理局一名工作人员回应称，事发住户家中非法储存大量烟花爆竹，家中起火引燃了这些烟花爆竹，导致了后续的爆炸起火。事故发生时，只有这位住户在家，他也因此遇难。