A fierce fire broke out at the District 12 Police headquarters on Truong Thi Hoa Street, Tan Thoi Hiep Ward, causing panic in the surrounding residential area, on the morning of February 3rd.
Around midnight, a fire broke out near the temporary detention facility and covered parking lot for vehicles impounded for administrative violations at the District 12 Police Station. Many officers on duty at the station used small fire extinguishers to try to put out the fire, but without success. The fire raged fiercely, accompanied by thick black smoke that billowed into the surrounding residential area, causing panic among residents.
Smoke and flames erupted at the District 12 Police headquarters. Photo: Kim Hoa
Ms. Huong, who lives near the scene, said that after a very loud explosion, the power went out, and black smoke spread into her house, causing her family to suffocate and run outside. "The explosion was so loud that even though I was inside the house, it felt like the walls and windows were shaking," Ms. Huong said.
According to some witnesses, the explosion may have been caused by an electrical transformer inside the building, and the fire occurred in the motorcycle parking area.
Police blocked off the road in front of the District 12 Police headquarters, directing pedestrians and vehicles with flashlights to take alternative routes. Photo: Dinh Van
Numerous fire trucks and over 30 firefighters were dispatched to the scene. A 400-meter stretch of road in front of the police station was cordoned off. Firefighters dragged hoses inside to extinguish the fire.
Approximately 10 minutes later, the fire was brought under control. Authorities are still assessing the damage and investigating the cause.
Dinh Van
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