Big fire at grocery store and house at night

Fire broke out in a grocery store. Photo: Ngoc Phuong

The house that caught fire belonged to Mr. Ho Dinh Ly's family. The fire was determined to have originated from the grocery store in front of the house.

In the dark night, the fire broke out fiercely because the grocery store had many flammable items. After discovering the fire, the people in the neighborhood came to help put out the fire. However, because the fire spread quickly, it was very difficult to put out.

Fire police force was present to put out the fire. Photo: Ngoc Phuong

Upon receiving the news, Fire Police Department No. 5 dispatched two fire trucks and dozens of soldiers to the scene to put out the fire. At this time, the fire had broken out and spread to the three-room wooden house where the family was living. The fire raged on the tiled roof, creating a loud clanging sound of falling tiles.

After more than 20 minutes of continuous water spraying, the fire was brought under control. The Fire Police had to block Highway 15A to carry out the fire fighting conveniently and promptly.

Notably, Mr. Ho Dinh Ly’s grocery store is located right next to a gas cylinder store. Dozens of people quickly moved the gas cylinders to the street.

Dozens of gas cylinders from the gas store next door were moved out onto the street. Photo: Ngoc Phuong

All the items in Mr. Ho Dinh Ly’s grocery store were completely burned down. A wooden house was also burned down. Property damage has not been estimated.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the police.