'Fire' burned down many warehouses in Vinh Tan ward

(Baonghean.vn) - At 4:30 a.m. on March 20, a large fire broke out in Vinh Tan ward, Vinh city.

Fire prevention and fighting police force No. 1 controlled the fire. Photo: Hong Quang

According to initial information, the fire broke out from the scrap warehouse of Mr. Ngoc and Mrs. Dung at 63 Le Huan Street, Vinh Tan Ward (Vinh City). The fire quickly spread to 15 other warehouses containing packaging, candy, rice, and bicycle shops... of neighboring households.

Upon receiving the news, Fire Prevention and Fighting Police Department No. 1 mobilized 65 officers and soldiers, 7 specialized fire trucks and commanders to participate in fighting the fire.

Authorities and people evacuate goods. Photo: Hong Quang

Upon arriving at the scene, the fire police deployed combat teams to both extinguish the fire and evacuate goods to help people. However, these were warehouses containing flammable items such as packaging, scrap, candy and cakes, so the fire broke out fiercely.

After 2 hours, the authorities were able to control and extinguish the fire. The fire did not cause any human casualties, but a lot of property was burned and damaged.

Many goods were burned. Photo: Hong Quang

It is known that this is an area of ​​a consumer goods manufacturing joint stock company with an area of ​​2000m2 that has been rented to households as a warehouse for wholesale business.

Hong Quang