Family of four caught in house fire - Miscellany

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August, 31 2012 09:58:00

Family of four caught in house fire

NINH THUAN — Four family members suffered severe burns during a house fire on Wednesday night in the southern province of Ninh Thuan.

Local residents saw smoke pouring from the house in Phan Rang-Thap Cham City at around 9pm, and rushed to the victims' rescue before putting the fire out.

The family, aged from 6-61, is being treated at HCM City's Cho Ray Hospital.

The interior of the house was seriously damaged by the fire, the cause of which is under investigation. — VNS

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