Big fire at Duc Giang Hospital, Long Bien

Khánh An |

Hanoi - The fire broke out on the evening of October 10 at Duc Giang General Hospital (Duc Giang Ward, Long Bien District).

At around 9pm, people discovered a fire in a row of houses near Truong Lam Street. The fire spread quickly, engulfing a row of houses several dozen metres long.

Lua bung len nghi ngut tai Benh vien Da khoa Duc Giang - Anh: C.M.
Fire broke out at Duc Giang General Hospital. Photo: C.M

Immediately after receiving the information, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Force quickly arrived at the scene, urgently handled the incident, and prevented the fire from spreading.

At around 9:45 p.m., the fire was brought under control. Authorities are still present in the area to extinguish the flames and prevent the fire from rekindling.

Hien truong vu chay. Anh: Khanh An
Fire scene. Photo: Khanh An

Initial information, the fire occurred at the pharmacy row inside Duc Giang General Hospital, no casualties were recorded, property damage is being counted.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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