Updated  
June, 28 2012 09:30:13

Gas lighter factory burns down in south province

TAY NINH — A gas lighter factory run by Top Field Viet Nam was burned down by a sudden blaze in Thanh Phuoc Commune, Go Dau District, south-eastern Tay Ninh Province yesterday.

The fire, which started early in the morning and affected thousands of square metres, was only completely extinguished by the afternoon.

Although no casualties were reported, the company has reported damages of over VND20 billion (US$950,000).

Local police investigations into the case remain on-going. — VNS

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