Fire in a house in Ho Chi Minh City, black smoke

    Tâm Bảo |

    HCMC - A house fire broke out on Nguyen Thuong Hien Street (formerly Vuon Lai Ward, District 10), fortunately there were no casualties.

    Initial information, at around 11am on August 12, people living near a house on Nguyen Thuong Hien Street (formerly District 10) saw a fierce fire, accompanied by thick black smoke. Everyone quickly used mini fire extinguishers to put out the fire but failed. A large fire accompanied by an explosion.

    Hien truong vu chay o duong Nguyen Thuong Hien (TPHCM). Anh: Thai Bao
    Fire scene on Nguyen Thuong Hien Street (HCMC). Photo: Thai Bao

    Upon receiving the news, the fire prevention and fighting and rescue force (Ho Chi Minh City Police) quickly dispatched fire trucks and soldiers to be present. About 20 minutes later, the fire was controlled.

    Luc luong chua chay da co mat kip thoi khong che dam chay. Anh: Thai Bao
    Firefighting forces were present in time to control the fire. Photo: Thai Bao

    According to Mr. Q.H (residing in Vuon Lai ward), the cause is suspected to be an electrical short circuit. "At that time, an elderly person and 2 children were rescued in time. Fortunately, the fire did not cause any human casualties, and many properties were burned down, said Mr. H.

    Cu gia cung 2 tre nho may man duoc cuu ra ngoai. Anh: Thai Bao
    The old man and 2 young children were lucky to be rescued. Photo: Thai Bao
    Luc luong chuc nang dang phong toa hien truong vu chay. Anh: Thai Bao
    The authorities are blocking off the scene of the fire. Photo: Thai Bao

    Currently, the authorities are blocking off the scene and investigating the cause of the fire.

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