A deafening noise and falling paper filled the bustling Shimbashi district of Tokyo on Tuesday afternoon, as a massive explosion and blaze erupted in a building. The Tokyo Fire Department confirmed that four people were injured and 32 fire trucks were dispatched to the scene. The eruption began at around 3:20 pm (0620 GMT) in a restaurant area of the city, with footage showing flames and smoke billowing out of a second-floor business. According to an eyewitness, the noise of the blast was “as if something huge was dropped from the top of the building” and pieces of paper were scattered across the nearby intersection.

The spokesman for the Tokyo Fire Department, who declined to be named, reported that three of the injured were conscious, while no details were yet known about the fourth person. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, but it is clear that the event has left the citizens of Tokyo shaken. The eyewitness recounted his experience to public broadcaster NHK, saying “It was an incredible bang.”

Thankfully, the Tokyo Fire Department was able to respond quickly and efficiently to the incident, minimizing the number of injuries and providing necessary medical care. The cause of the blast and blaze is still unknown, but the city is grateful for the quick response of the fire department and hopes for a speedy and full recovery for those affected.