Big fire in bar in Cua Lo

At around 11:30 a.m. today, March 25, after receiving a fire report from the people, the authorities were immediately present at bar 268 on Binh Minh street, Cua Lo town.

Overview of the fire scene. Photo: Quynh An

According to initial information, the bar was being demolished to return the rented land; due to carelessness, a worker dropped a cigarette butt on the soundproof foam, causing a fire inside the bar.

Authorities arrived promptly to control the fire. Photo: Quynh An

Firefighters arrived at the scene after receiving the news. Many residents and local authorities assisted neighboring houses in evacuating their belongings. After nearly 2 hours of efforts by authorities and residents, the fire was brought under control.

The initial cause was determined to be a worker carelessly dropping a cigarette butt into the soundproofing foam area. Photo: Quynh An

At the scene, because some of the property had been moved, there was not much damage. The two restaurants next door were not affected. Currently, the authorities are continuing to clarify the cause and damage caused by the fire.

An Quynh