Smoke and fire engulf the border market in Lang Son

The fire, accompanied by a column of black smoke rising tens of meters high, burned down many stalls at Tan Thanh border gate market (Lang Son).

At around 7:30 a.m. on July 10, a fierce fire broke out at Huu Nghi market, Tan Thanh border gate, Van Lang district (Lang Son province).

Fire scene. Photo: Bao Nam.

At the scene, flames and thick black smoke covered the entire market. Many vendors hurriedly moved their goods outside and tried to put out the fire, but were unsuccessful.

At 9 o'clock, the fire was still not under control.The head of Tan Thanh police station said authorities had mobilized 300 people from the local armed forces.come to help fight the fire.

This is a market area of ​​about 1,000 m2.², located near the Lang Son - China border gate;There are no damage statistics yet.

According to VNE