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Initial reports indicate that a major fire broke out in an alley on Le Van Sy Street (District 3, Ho Chi Minh City) in the early morning of December 16th, resulting in 6 deaths and 4 injuries.

The scene of the fire. Photo: Contributor

As of early morning on December 16th, authorities in Ho Chi Minh City were still sealing off the scene of a fire that occurred at a house located in alley 453, Le Van Sy Street, Ward 12, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

At approximately midnight on the same day (December 16th), residents living in alley 453 were surprised to see flames emanating from a two-story house that was locked from the inside. Upon discovering the incident, many residents tried to extinguish the fire using fire extinguishers, water, etc., but without success. The flames quickly spread and burned fiercely.

Upon receiving the report, the Ho Chi Minh City Fire Department dispatched numerous fire trucks and dozens of officers and soldiers to the scene to provide assistance.

According to initial reports, at least 10 people were trapped inside the fire (6 died, 4 were injured). It is known that the ground floor of the building was rented out to run a coffee shop, and the upper floor was rented out as accommodation.

The police are currently investigating the cause of the fire. The identities of the victims are being verified.

According to Thanh Nien newspaper