On the morning of September 16, according to Lao Dong's records, functional forces are blockading the scene to investigate the cause of the fire at house number 2B, alley 264/2 Thuy Khue, Tay Ho ward (Hanoi).
Many belongings in the house were also transported out, then moved elsewhere.
A resident living at 264/2 Thuy Khue said that the incident happened at 1:50 am on the same day.
At this time, she heard many loud explosions, when looking through the window, she discovered that the house next door was on fire. After that, she shouted for many people around to report to the functional forces.
Also according to witnesses, the house was leased by the owner for business purposes.
Information from Hanoi City Police, the area where the fire occurred is a 4-story house, with an area of about 60m2/story.
At the time of approaching the scene, functional forces determined that 4 people had escaped and there were still people trapped inside the fire, the fire commander immediately directed the deployment of a reconnaissance team, using specialized breathing tubes to approach the upper floors of the house for search and rescue, and at the same time organized attacks to control the fire, preventing it from spreading to the upper floors and adjacent houses.
By about 2:30 am, the fire was basically under control, and functional forces prevented the fire from spreading to the surrounding area.
By 2:45 am, the fire was completely extinguished. In the process of searching, rescuing, and salvaging, the Fire and Rescue Police force discovered 5 victims who had died and handed them over to the medical force.
Currently, Chairman of Hanoi City People's Committee Vu Dai Thang has directed the City Police to closely coordinate with city departments and branches, local authorities to organize visits, encourage families of victims and overcome the consequences of the fire; and at the same time urgently investigate and clarify the cause of the fire to resolve it according to legal regulations.
