Hanoi: Fierce fire at factory at midnight after loud explosion

At 0:05 on July 19, a fire broke out at the factory area at 389 Truong Dinh Street (Tuong Mai Ward, Hanoi).

The area where the fire occurred. Photo: University

According to initial information, at the time mentioned, a loud explosion occurred inside the factory premises located at 389 Truong Dinh Street, Tuong Mai Ward, immediately followed by a fierce fire that caused 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 Tuong 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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