Hanoi: Big fire at karaoke bar, 5 people died
The fire broke out at the Eclipse Karaoke bar at 4B, Alley 43 Giang Vo, Hanoi while the bar was operating... According to initial information from the scene, 5 people died in the fire, including 4 men and 1 woman.
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Many people gathered outside the burning building. |
15:05, Investigation inside the building is still in progress. 5 ambulances are parked outside the building.
14:20, Information from the scene of the fire said that 5 people died in the fire, including 2 victims who died on the 2nd floor, 3 victims who died on the 3rd floor. Among them was a woman who suffocated in the bathroom.
At 1:45 p.m., the scene of the fire was cordoned off. Authorities are ready to evacuate the victims. The number of casualties is still unknown, but it is likely that there are fatalities.
Colonel Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Deputy Director of Hanoi City Police, was present at the scene of the fire. The crime scene investigation team of the Criminal Techniques Department, Hanoi City Police, also began working at the scene of the fire.
13:30, The fire was basically under control, no more smoke coming out of the building. Firefighters rescued the victims right on the top floor. Outside, many curious people gathered in front of the building.
13:30, Ambulance team went inside to care for and treat victims after the fire.
The fire was discovered at around 12 noon today. According to observations, this house used as a karaoke bar has 4 floors and an attic on an area of about 100 square meters. The fire burned down the entire bar and the first floor of the house, as well as the advertising sign in front.
Five fire trucks were on the scene to put out the fire. Firefighters broke windows on all floors to let the smoke escape. Firefighters had to wear gas masks to try to get inside the house. Many residents feared that someone was trapped inside.
According to Dan Tri