Lebanon, Russia, and now China, A massive explosion shook buildings in the eastern Chinese city of Jining. Initially, two deaths have been confirmed.

The bomber struck shortly after 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Jinning, in China’s southwestern province of Shandong, according to the foreign news agency. The blast took place in the city’s main bazaar, wreaking havoc in the surrounding area. Rescue operations are underway in the area while police have cordoned off the area.

The blast was so intense that it was felt far away. Smoke and clouds of fire followed the explosion several kilometers away