Fire in a row of boarding houses in Tan Thoi Hiep ward, HCMC

On the morning of July 8, a fire broke out at a row of boarding houses on Do Muoi Street (old National Highway 1A), Ward 5, Tan Thoi Hiep Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The fire did not cause any human casualties, but many properties were burned down.

Fire scene. Clip: CAM TUYET

Accordingly, at around 9am the same day, people discovered black smoke and a burning smell coming from an unnumbered boarding house, immediately shouted and reported to the authorities. The fire broke out quickly, spreading throughout the boarding house with 5 adjacent rooms, with a total area of about 50m².

Fire scene. Photo: AX

Upon receiving the news, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Fire Prevention and Fighting Police mobilized forces and vehicles to the scene, deployed plans to extinguish the fire, control the fire, and prevent it from spreading to neighboring residential areas. By about 10:30, the fire was basically under control.

The Fire Police Force of Ho Chi Minh City Police quickly arrived at the scene. Photo: AX

Mr. Nguyen Huu Hiep, Chairman of Tan Thoi Hiep Ward People's Committee, said the fire did not cause any casualties. Property damage is being assessed. The burnt-out boarding house was designed with an iron frame, after the incident only the frame remained, many items inside were burned.

By about 10:30, the fire was basically under control. Photo: AX

Because the boarding house was located close to the road and the fire broke out during rush hour, traffic on Do Muoi Street was severely congested. Traffic police arrived promptly to direct and regulate traffic.

Authorities regulate and direct traffic. Photo: AX

The cause of the fire is being investigated by authorities.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/chay-day-tro-tai-phuong-tan-thoi-hiep-tphcm-post802910.html