According to the Mong Cai International Border Gate Management Board, the fire broke out at around 9am in the border gate area.
As soon as the fire was discovered, the border gate authorities deployed forces to put out the fire and evacuate people to safety.
After a few minutes, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police force arrived, urgently using equipment and means to control the fire
After about 15 minutes, the fire was extinguished, causing no major property damage.

Talking to Lao Dong, a witness to the incident said: After hearing the explosion, there was a fire, some people were scratched on hair, clothes, and suffered minor burns.
Currently, the authorities are continuing to investigate the incident and count the damage.