Disabled couple's house burned down in broad daylight

(Baonghean.vn) – This morning, February 18, 2017, in Mac village, Thach Giam commune (Tuong Duong), a fire broke out, burning down the house of Mr. Luong Van Hieu and his wife.

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According to Mr. Mac Van Nguyen - a witness to the fire, at around 9 am this morning, while he was gardening, he saw a fierce fire coming from Mr. Luong Van Hieu's house. At that time, Mr. Hieu and his wife were away, Mr. Nguyen and another neighbor rushed into the fire but were only able to get a few belongings out.

In a flash, the house of Luong Van Hieu and his wife burned down. Photo: Mac Van Nguyen.

The cause of the fire, according to Mr. Nguyen's speculation, was that his parents were away, and Mr. Hieu's 4-year-old son was at home and carelessly set the fire on the wall. The house was made of thatch, bamboo, reed, and leaves, so it caught fire and burned very quickly.

Mr. Luong Van Hieu (right) helplessly watched his house burn down. Photo: Mac Van Nguyen.

It is known that Mr. Luong Van Hieu and his wife are both disabled and had to move to the village's farming area to build a house. The family's life was already difficult and deprived, and after the fire, it will surely be even more difficult.

Cong Kien