Debris fell from a high-rise following a gas explosion in northern China.

Dramatic video filmed in Harbin City in Heilongjiang Province on April 17, shows a fierce blaze igniting a residential apartment, sending dense plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky. Debris were also seen falling from the upper floors of the building, stoking fears of significant structural damage.

Officials from the Daowai District Emergency Management Bureau confirmed that the fire had been successfully extinguished and, miraculously, there were no casualties.

Preliminary investigations have linked the explosion to a gas-related incident. Authorities are currently assessing the building's structural integrity, with early feedback suggesting that the damage may not be as severe as initially feared.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

4月17日早晨，黑龙江哈尔滨，道外区南极街一栋高层建筑内一住户家突发爆炸起火，现场伴有浓浓黑烟，有疑似楼体组织不断从高空掉落。
11时许，道外区应急管理局工作人员表示，目前火已熄灭，无人员伤亡。“初步认定爆炸与燃气相关。现在工作人员正在排查楼体结构是否安全，但目前反馈的情况是问题不大。”