Shattered windows and store fronts of the building where the explosion occurred. Photo: Zheng Haipeng/Caixin

Smoke rises from the ruins of the building where the explosion occurred at 7:55 a.m. on Wednesday. Photo: VCG

Cars lie scorched as firefighters inspect the carnage. Photo: Zheng Haipeng/Caixin

Smoke billows from the site of the explosion. Photo: VCG

Bystanders look on as a damaged car is carted away on a flatbed truck. Photo: Zheng Haipeng/Caixin

Firefighters and medical personnel work at the site after the explosion. Photo: IC Photo

A police cordon is set up 500 meters from the scene of the explosion to keep the public away from the site. Photo: Zheng Haipeng/Caixin