Fire erupts in four-story building, two injured

May 18, 2024 - 08:46

The fire raised concerns among residents as the building is next to a gas station.

Firefighters at the scene extinguish the fire. — Photo baotintuc.vn

HÀ NỘI — A fire broke out at a four-story building on Láng Street, Đống Đa District, Hà Nội City on Friday, injuring two people.

An eyewitness said the fire started on the second floor of the building at around 10.20 pm. As flames spread quickly, many residents climbed onto the roof to escape.

Firefighters from the Đống Đa's Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department rushed to the scene and quickly extinguished the fire.

Two people were injured and were taken to the hospital for treatment.

The fire raised concerns among residents as the building is next to a gas station. Fortunately, it did not spread to the gas station.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. — VNS

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