AT least 22 have been killed in a fire at a restaurant in Liaoyang in northeast China.

Horrifying footage shows the blazing inferno completely engulf the building.

The fire broke out at around 12:25pm local time, according to a state media report.

Shocking footage from the scene shows clouds of black smoke coming from the windows and doors of the building as the fire blazes.

Terrified passers-by can be seen fleeing from the scene, while others watch on in horror.

The emergency services can later be seen arriving to put out the fire, as they assemble their equipment to deal with the flames.

At least 22 people were killed and a further three have been left injured.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown but an investigation is reportedly underway.

China’s President Xi Jinping has called for every effort to be made to ensure that the injured are treated in hospitals in a timely manner.

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