The fire occurred at 4:20 a.m. on August 22, on Chuoi Pass in Madaguoi town (Da Huoai district).
According to initial information, the tractor carrying the license plate of Quang Nam province was driven by driver Vu Van Hau (35 years old), residing in Tam Ky city, Quang Nam province, driving on Highway 20 in the direction from Da Lat. to Ho Chi Minh City.
When the car reached the middle of Chuoi Pass, passersby discovered a fire under the cabin, so they shouted to inform the driver to open the door and escape.
The fire then burned fiercely, covering the entire front of the car. After that, the driver and many passersby used mini fire extinguishers to put out the fire but failed.
Receiving the news, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Team of Region 4 in Da Teh district sent a fire engine and more than 10 officers and soldiers to the scene to spray water to put out the fire.
Madaguoi Station Traffic Police Force and Da Huoai District Police were also present to participate in firefighting and traffic regulation.
About 15 minutes after arriving at the scene, the Fire Department controlled and extinguished the fire completely, preventing it from spreading to the vehicle's body.
The fire completely destroyed the trailer cabin, causing an estimated loss of more than 1 billion VND. Fortunately, the fire did not cause any human damage. The cause of the fire is being investigated and clarified by the authorities.
