On the afternoon of April 2, a fire broke out in Dai Oc quarter, Vinh Hiep ward, Rach Gia city (Kien Giang), burning down many houses in the riverside area (about 6 houses in the past). Fortunately, the fire did not cause any human casualties.
Immediately after receiving the news, the authorities including the police, military and local people quickly arrived to put out the fire. Kien Giang Provincial Police dispatched fire trucks to the scene. By 5:45 p.m. the same day, the fire was completely controlled.
Currently, the authorities continue to investigate and clarify the cause of the incident.