Timely extinguishing of fire at Duoc market (Vinh city)

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At around 9pm on January 11, a kiosk fire broke out at Duoc market, Hung Chinh commune, Vinh city. After receiving the news, the authorities mobilized forces and equipment to put out the fire promptly. Photo: QA

After about 30 minutes of firefighting, the fire was completely extinguished. However, the scene was still in disarray as traders were trying to evacuate their goods from the fire area. Photo: QA

Initial statistics show that the fire broke out at two kiosks, including one selling clothing and one selling votive offerings, and then spread to several other kiosks. Although there were no casualties, many of the merchants’ goods were burned down. Photo: QA

The burned goods were mainly fabrics and votive offerings, which are all flammable. Photo: QA

According to local residents, there are two possibilities for the fire: an electrical short circuit or today being the first day of the twelfth lunar month, some households were burning incense and votive paper, which could have caused the fire. However, the cause of the fire is still pending the results of the investigation by the authorities. Photo: QA

Some vendors had to check to see if the fire had spread to their kiosks. Photo: QA

Traders at Duoc market were shocked when their goods were burned down, especially as Tet was approaching. Photo: QA

As of 10:30 p.m. on January 11, many residents and traders remained at the market to guard against the fire from rekindling. Photo: QA

Source: https://baonghean.vn/kip-thoi-dap-tat-dam-chay-tai-cho-duoc-tp-vinh-post283175.html