A huge chimney has caught fire in a city in northern China, prompting jokes online about how it was possible for such a structure to be set ablaze.
The fire broke out on Thursday morning in Xian in Shaanxi province.
The 100-metre high chimney is owned by a heating supply company and is a well known landmark in the city.
Nobody was injured in the fire, which was brought under control on Thursday morning. Photo: Sohu.com
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Flames and smoke were seen pouring from the structure before the blaze was brought under control at about 10am. Roads near the chimney had to be closed for several hours.
Nobody was injured in the fire and an investigation into what caused the blaze is under way, according to Beijing Youth Daily.
