Set fire to house after arguing with wife
After coming home from drinking, Dai argued with his wife because of jealousy and then suddenly Dai set fire to the motorbike, causing the fire to burn down all of their property.
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The fire was later extinguished on the spot by authorities. Photo: PLO |
Initial information said that around noon on August 18, Mai Huu Dai (50 years old, living in neighborhood 7, Linh Dong ward, Thu Duc district, Ho Chi Minh City) came home from drinking and had an argument with his wife because of jealousy.
Suddenly, Dai used a lighter to set fire to the motorbike, causing the fire to engulf it and burn all of his belongings and property. Fortunately, Dai's wife ran out in time and escaped death.
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Mai Huu Dai was restrained and taken to the police station. Photo: NLĐ |
Hearing the cries for help, neighbors rushed to put out the fire and reported it to the authorities. Upon receiving the news, the Fire Police of District 9 (the unit in charge of the area) quickly arrived and carried out a firefighting plan.
Linh Dong Ward Police and Thu Duc District Policecwere also present, taking Dai to the headquarters to take a statement, serving the investigation. The case is continuing to be clarified.