The incident occurred at approximately 6:40 PM on March 9th inside the Tánh Linh District Police headquarters (Lạc Tánh town, Tánh Linh district), attracting many curious onlookers who stood outside watching and recording videos.

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A fierce fire broke out in the parking area, in the backyard of the Tánh Linh District Police headquarters. Photo: Hồng Ly

A fierce fire broke out in the vehicle impoundment area of ​​the district police station, behind the headquarters. A column of black smoke rose dozens of meters into the air, and crackling noises could be heard within the blaze.

Because of the strong winds at the time of the fire, some people had to stop their vehicles and pull over to the side of the road for safety.

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Many people gathered to watch the incident. Photo: Nhu Thuy

Firefighters were dispatched to the scene to help extinguish the fire. As of 8:30 PM, firefighting efforts were still being carried out urgently by the relevant authorities.

The initial cause of the fire and the extent of the damage have not yet been determined.