At 12:18 a.m. on September 25, 2024, a fire broke out near the intersection of Lushan Road and Changjiang Road in Qingdao's West Coast New Area, Shandong Province. Multiple netizens posted videos on social media showing intense flames accompanied by suspected explosions and blinding firelight. The incident primarily affected street-front shops.

Staff from the Qingdao Emergency Management Bureau confirmed that the fire caused no casualties, with firefighters extinguishing the flames at 00:56. Personnel from the Changjiang Road Subdistrict Office added that the shop was closed at the time of the fire, and the cause of the incident is under further investigation.

Following the incident, containment measures have been implemented at the scene, and surrounding businesses have suspended operations to ensure safety. Fire authorities will continue their thorough investigation into the cause of the accident to prevent similar incidents from recurring.