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Tap water catches fire in viral video from China. Here’s what happened

Tap water catches fire in viral video from China. Here’s what happened

Tap water catches fire in viral video from China. Here’s what happened


Mangalore Today News Network

Nov 30, 2020:    In what can be termed as rather bizarre, water streaming from a tap at a woman’s residence in China caught fire and a video of the moment has gone viral on social media.


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People’s Daily, China, posted a short clip that showed tap water going up in flames after a lighter was placed near it.

WHAT IS THE STORY?

Ms Wen, a resident of a local village in China, shared the video at first and it was simultaneously picked up by People’s Daily, China. As seen in the video, a person opened a tap, and placed a lighter near the running water, and it ultimately turned into a minor blaze in the basin.

The woman told Cover News that her family has been using inflammable running water since the past four years.

WHY DID TAP WATER CATCH FIRE IN THE WOMAN’S HOUSE?


In the caption of their post, People’s Daily, China explained the incident, and added, "Videos of flammable tap water in Panjin, NE China’s Liaoning have gone viral. The odd scene is caused by natural gas infiltration due to temporary underground water supply system error, which is now shut down. Normal supply has resumed. Further probe will be conducted."

WHAT DID THE WOMAN SAY?

Speaking to Cover News, Ms Wen added, "It’s been a very long time. After washing our hands or dishes (with the water), our hands wouldn’t feel dry. They feel slippery and we can’t wash it off."

Her father had reported the issue to the local water supply company as well but was told that "it was out of their hand". Ms Wen said that apart from her, 100 other families in her village are witnessing the same issue.

WHAT DID AUTHORITIES SAY?

As the video went viral, local authorities issued a statement that said the water source for the particular neighbourhood was switched off temporarily. The matter is being investigated, they said.

"The water source for the Siying Village, where the residents live, is supplied with deep groundwater. After a small amount of natural gas leaked into the water layer, the natural gas was brought to the ground during the water extraction process," the statement said.


 

Courtesy:India Today



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