Fire at bar near Ben Thanh market

Tâm Tú |

HCMC - A fire broke out at a bar on Ly Tu Trong Street (District 1). As of 2:30 p.m., firefighters were still putting out the fire.

At 2:30 p.m. on December 25, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police of District 1, in coordination with the Fire Prevention and Rescue Department of Ho Chi Minh City Police (PC07), dispatched about 6 fire trucks and dozens of soldiers to the scene, still trying to extinguish the fire at a bar on Ly Tu Trong Street, District 1.

Hien truong dam chay o Quan 1. Anh: Minh Tam
Fire scene in District 1. Photo: Minh Tam

Initial information at around 1:30 pm, a fire broke out, accompanied by high smoke from a bar on Ly Tu Trong Street (District 1), near Ben Thanh Market. People around tried to put out the fire but failed.

Upon receiving the news, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Force of District 1 Police arrived to coordinate in extinguishing the fire.

Luc luong chuc nang no luc dap dam chay. Anh: Minh Tam
Authorities are trying to extinguish the fire. Photo: Minh Tam

Because the fire occurred near Ben Thanh market, in the central area of ​​District 1, with a large population and tourists, many tourists and curious people stood on the side of the road to watch.

The cause of the fire and damage are being investigated by authorities.

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