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Gas Explosion Kills One and Sparks Fire at Luxury Shenzhen Apartment

The blast at a high-end residential building in southern China caused significant damage and forced evacuations, with authorities confirming the fire has been extinguished.

  • A gas explosion occurred at the Shenzhen Bay Yuefu Phase II complex, a luxury residential building in Shenzhen, China, on Wednesday afternoon.
  • The explosion caused a large fire that spread to multiple floors, with flames and dense smoke visible from the building's exterior.
  • One person died in the incident, reportedly falling from the building after losing consciousness, while no other injuries were reported.
  • Emergency services dispatched 16 fire trucks and 80 firefighters to the scene, successfully extinguishing the fire by 6pm local time.
  • Authorities evacuated four residents from the building and have launched an investigation into the explosion's cause.
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