Fire at Mong Cai Border Gate, entry and exit are interrupted

Đoàn Hưng |

Quang Ninh - On the morning of March 5, at Mong Cai International Border Gate, a fire broke out in the Bac Luan 1 bridge area, temporarily interrupting immigration activities.

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.

The authorities evacuated people from the area where the fire occurred. Video: Doan Hung

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.

Vu hoa hoan xay ra vao khoang 9h tai khu vuc kiem soat hang hoa trong khuon vien cua khau. Anh: Nguoi dan cung cap
The fire broke out at around 9am at the goods control area in the border gate area. Photo: Provided by the people

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.

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