Huge fire breaks out in central Hà Nội

August 16, 2024 - 21:21
The building was storing multiple flammable materials such as wood, paint and other construction materials.
A huge fire is seen at a building under renovation on Phó Đức Chính Street on Friday evening. — VNS Photo Anh Đức

HÀ NỘI — A large fire broke out at No 67 Phó Đức Chính Street in Hà Nội on Friday evening. No casualties have been reported.

The building was said to be a bar under renovation. Construction workers inside were able to evacuate at the time of the fire, Việt Nam News reporter Anh Đức reported.

Firefighters arrive at the scene. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

According to initial reports from Trúc Bạch Ward Police, the building was storing multiple flammable materials such as wood, paint and other construction materials, which quickly fueled the flames.

The house was destroyed while several adjacent buildings were affected. — VNA/VNS Photo

More than 10 fire trucks were dispatched to the scene. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. — VNS

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