Set fire to house after arguing with wife
After coming home drunk, Dai argued with his wife because of jealousy and then suddenly set fire to the motorbike, burning down all of their belongings.
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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 the 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 cry for help, neighbors rushed to try to put out the fire and informed 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 fire fighting plan.
Linh Dong Ward Police and Thu Duc District Policecwere also present, taking Dai to the headquarters to take a statement, to serve the investigation. The case is continuing to be clarified.