Hanoi: Fierce fire breaks out at fruit and vegetable processing plant at midnight after loud explosion.

At 0:05 AM on July 19th, a fire broke out at the Vegetable and Fruit Import-Export Joint Stock Company I located at 389 Truong Dinh Street (Hoang Mai Ward, Hanoi).

The area where the fire occurred. Photo: University

According to initial reports, at the time mentioned, a loud explosion occurred inside the premises of the I Vegetable and Fruit Import-Export Joint Stock Company, after which a fire quickly broke out, causing concern among residents in the area.

Upon receiving the report, the Hanoi City Police Command Information Center dispatched Fire and Rescue Teams No. 12, No. 9, and No. 5 to the scene to organize firefighting and rescue operations. The Hoang Mai Ward Police also deployed officers and soldiers to ensure security and order in the area.

Eleven specialized vehicles along with dozens of officers and soldiers from the Fire Prevention, Firefighting, and Rescue Police Department quickly deployed to extinguish the fire. Photo: DH

Recognizing the complex nature of the fire, the Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue Police Department reinforced its forces at the scene to inspect and direct the investigation into the cause of the fire. The City Police Command Information Center further dispatched Firefighting and Rescue Team No. 7 to the scene to organize firefighting efforts.

By 1:40 AM, the fire was largely under control. Initial estimates indicate the fire covered an area of ​​approximately 500-700 ^{square meters} ; there were no casualties; property damage and the cause of the fire are currently being investigated.

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