Electrical short circuit after storm causes fire to burn down the third floor of a house.

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of September 16th, due to an electrical short circuit following a storm, a fire completely destroyed the third floor of a house in Quang Trung ward, Vinh City.

The scene of the fire. Photo: Phuong Thao

The house that caught fire belonged to Ms. Thai Thi Nga, located at 12 Luong Dinh Cua Street, Quang Trung Ward, Vinh City. Ms. Nga stated that at approximately 11:30 AM, her family was on the ground floor cooking when they heard a loud explosion. Shortly afterward, a fierce fire broke out on the third floor.

Upon receiving a report from the family, the fire department quickly arrived. After 20 minutes of effort, the fire was completely brought under control, preventing it from spreading to surrounding houses.

Many properties were completely destroyed by the fire. Photo: Phuong Thao

Fortunately, there were no casualties. However, all the property on the third floor of the family's house was completely destroyed by the fire, including a table tennis set and a generator, with estimated damages amounting to tens of millions of VND.

The initial cause has been identified as a short circuit in the electrical system following the storm.

Phuong Thao