Chapter 257 Chaotic Situation
At this time, other guests in the restaurant were also enjoying the food, their laughter and conversations intertwined.
Looking at this scene full of life, Qi Tongwei became more determined to eradicate gutter oil.
However, at this warm moment, a violent explosion suddenly occurred in the restaurant owner's kitchen.
The huge noise was like a bolt from the blue, instantly breaking the silence.
Immediately afterwards, a powerful shock wave swept in, and all the restaurant's window glass shattered, with fragments flying everywhere like raindrops.
Some customers were unable to dodge and were covered in bruises.
The restaurant owner was killed on the spot, his body twisted and lying in the rubble.
Qi Tongwei and his team members were stunned by the sudden explosion.
They instinctively evacuated quickly. In the chaos, people screamed and cried one after another.
When they ran out of the restaurant and looked back, they saw a mess.
A big hole was blown in the roof of the restaurant, most of the walls collapsed, tables, chairs and benches were overturned to the ground, and all kinds of tableware and food were scattered everywhere.
The air was thick with an acrid smell and smoke, making it almost impossible to breathe.
Qi Tongwei looked at this horrific scene, his heart filled with shock and grief.
He never thought that such a thing would happen, that these innocent people suffered such a huge disaster in an instant.
He began to wonder whether the explosion was related to the gutter oil case they were investigating.
Could it be that someone wanted to make an example of him and stop their investigation?
Could it be that the local evil forces have already started taking action?
Qi Tongwei felt trembling all over as he saw those bloody people lying on the ground, groaning in pain.
Some of the injured had blood all over their faces, while others had horrific wounds from being pierced by glass fragments.
A strong sense of responsibility surged in his heart, and he knew he had to take action as soon as possible to rescue the injured and find out the cause of the explosion.
At the same time, the sirens of fire trucks and 120 ambulances came closer and closer.
Soon, fire trucks and emergency personnel arrived at the scene.
Firefighters quickly launched fire-fighting and rescue operations. They used water guns to put out the fire, used tools to clear the rubble and search for trapped people.
Emergency personnel were busy providing emergency treatment to the injured, carrying the more seriously injured onto ambulances and sending them to the hospital for further treatment.
As the leader of the police department, Qi Tongwei quickly integrated his identity and began to maintain order at the scene.
He directed his team members to evacuate the surrounding people, set up a cordon, and ensure the safety of the scene.
His face was full of anxiety and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
While directing the work on the scene, he continued to send people to the police station to investigate the explosion.
"Notify the bureau immediately and dispatch more police forces to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the scene. We must find out the cause of the explosion and see if it is related to our investigation." Qi Tongwei said loudly to the team members.
They took quick action, some contacted the police, and some assisted firefighters and emergency personnel in the rescue work.
Qi Tongwei walked back and forth at the scene, observing every detail.
He was full of doubts. Was the explosion an accident or man-made?
If it was man-made, who was the mastermind behind it and what was their purpose?
As time went by, the rescue work on site gradually came to an end.
The injured were taken to hospital and the fire was completely extinguished.
Qi Tongwei and his team members began to conduct a careful investigation of the scene.
They were looking for the source of the explosion and collecting various evidences.
In the restaurant's kitchen, they found the gas tank that had been blown beyond recognition.
There were obvious signs of damage on the valve of the gas tank, and it seemed that a leak occurred before the explosion.
Qi Tongwei looked at the gas tank and fell into deep thought.
He felt that the explosion of the gas tank was most likely not a simple accident.
He suspected someone had deliberately damaged the gas tank, causing the explosion.
However, they do not yet have enough evidence to prove this.
They require further investigation and analysis.
In the next few days, Qi Tongwei and his team devoted a lot of energy to investigating the explosion.
They interviewed nearby residents and asked them if they had heard any unusual noises or seen anyone suspicious.
They also reviewed surveillance videos around the restaurant, hoping to find some clues.
After some effort, they finally found some suspicious signs.
In the period before the explosion, several strangers had appeared near the restaurant.
Their behavior was a little strange, as if they were observing the situation in the restaurant.
Qi Tongwei felt that these people were likely related to the explosion, and they decided to conduct an in-depth investigation of them.
As the investigation deepened, Qi Tongwei increasingly felt that the explosion was closely related to the gutter oil case.
He realized that their investigation had touched the interests of certain people, who began to take extreme measures to stop them.
However, Qi Tongwei was not intimidated by these difficulties.
As the investigation deepened, Qi Tongwei increasingly felt that the explosion was closely related to the gutter oil case.
He realized that their investigation had touched the interests of certain people, who began to take extreme measures to stop them.
However, Qi Tongwei was not intimidated by these difficulties.
The seriousness of this incident has indeed affected the entire municipal bureau.
As the main person in charge, Qi Tongwei felt unprecedented pressure.
He knew that this explosion was not just an ordinary safety accident, but also a malicious incident closely related to the gutter oil case.
He must find out the truth as soon as possible, give an explanation to the victims, and provide a safe environment for the citizens.
Qi Tongwei sat in his office, looking at the files on the explosion and a portrait of a suspicious suspect, his heart filled with confusion and uneasiness.
He felt that this matter was not that simple and there must be a huge gang involved behind it.
And behind this huge gang, there seems to be an unexplained energy pushing it forward.
As for what this energy was, he had no idea.
Qi Tongwei's heart was full of turmoil, and he didn't know how to deal with this complicated situation.
He felt that he was trapped in a huge whirlpool and couldn't extricate himself.
He once thought that he could overcome all difficulties with courage and wisdom.
But now, he found himself so small and powerless.
As the night deepened, Qi Tongwei was alone in the office, smoking one cigarette after another.