Fire scene. Video: Minh Tam
As of 7:00 a.m. on March 1, the authorities of Thu Duc City (HCMC) were still trying to extinguish the fire at many houses on National Highway 13, Hiep Binh Phuoc Ward.
Initial information, at around 6am the same day, people saw red fire accompanied by black smoke burning fiercely at many houses on the frontage of National Highway 13, Hiep Binh Phuoc Ward.
During the big fire, there were many explosions. People nearby tried to put out the fire on the spot but failed because the fire was too big.
According to the records, the fire broke out in an area used for trading household appliances, plastic items, etc.
Upon receiving the news, the fire prevention and fighting and rescue police force of Thu Duc City Police also quickly arrived, approached from many directions, and sprayed water on the fire.
The fire occurred during rush hour, many vehicles passed through here causing congestion, making it difficult for people to move.
By 8:00 a.m. on March 1, the fire was basically extinguished. Currently, the fire prevention and fighting force is still using water sprayers to cool down to prevent the fire from breaking out again. The burned area has many pre-cast houses for sale, and many properties have been burned down.
