On the morning of August 31, Go Vap District Police were still blocking off the scene to investigate the cause of the house fire in Ward 10, Go Vap District.
Initial information, at around 5am on August 31, residents living at 359 Quang Trung Street, Ward 10, Go Vap District heard many loud explosions accompanied by a burning smell.
Upon arrival, they discovered the house at the above address was on fire. Firefighting efforts were unsuccessful due to the size of the fire. At the same time, three people in the house quickly climbed onto the roof to escape from a neighbor's house.
Upon receiving the news, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Team of Go Vap District Police dispatched many vehicles and dozens of soldiers to the scene to rescue. The fire was extinguished later.
Ms. Lien, who lives nearby, said that this was the first time she had witnessed such a fierce fire. According to Ms. Lien, at around 5am she saw billowing smoke followed by fire and explosions. “I am still shaking now. The fire was so big, 3 people climbed over to the neighbor’s house to escape. Luckily, there was no danger to people, only property burned,” Ms. Lien informed.
The fire destroyed many motorbikes, bicycles and other property. At nearly 8am the same day, the police were still blocking off the scene to investigate the incident.
