Footage of firefighters in China working with other departments trying to put out a sudden fire that was burning inside a manhole.

In the footage, filmed in Jiangsu Province on Sunday, the rescue team can be seen examining the colourful blaze, which appears to be chemical-based because of the bizarre flames.

According to local news, a coach driver noticed the incident first and called the police after he failed to control the fire with water and a carbon dioxide extinguisher.