On the afternoon of June 3rd, an explosion occurred at a scrap recycling warehouse in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, with a mushroom cloud rising into the sky. While firefighters were combating the blaze on site, another explosion rocked the area, sending a towering column of flames into the air. Official reports state that two individuals suffered burns but are not in life-threatening condition.
Several netizens shared videos on June 3rd, claiming that an explosion took place at a factory in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. The footage shows firefighters attempting to extinguish the fire when a subsequent explosion rips through the building, engulfing it in flames and thick smoke, prompting a rapid evacuation of numerous firefighters.
Furthermore, circulating images online depict factory workers with severe burns and extensive skin damage.
According to a report by the “Xiaoxiang Morning Post,” the incident occurred in the Lùzhí Town of Wuzhong District, Suzhou. An eyewitness at the scene told reporters that after hearing the explosion, a white mushroom cloud rose into the air, causing their ears to ring and the old ceiling of their workplace to collapse. In the afternoon, journalists contacted the local fire department, where staff responded that they were “currently handling the situation.” Officials from the Wuzhong District Emergency Management Bureau stated that they were awaiting an official report.
Following the incident, it quickly became a trending topic on Weibo (Chinese social media platform). Local netizens reported, “Three explosions have occurred; the ceiling of our shop has blown off.” “The nearby glass shattered.” “There are definitely injuries; I have seen photos of workers with burnt clothes.”
In the afternoon, the government of Lùzhí Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou, reported that at 11:54 AM, a fire broke out in a scrap recycling warehouse, which has since been extinguished without causing environmental pollution. After thorough investigations, it was found that two individuals sustained burns, were treated at the hospital, and are currently in stable condition without life-threatening injuries.