A used tire storage area on Highway 8B was engulfed in flames.
(Baonghean.vn) - Because the main flammable material was rubber tires, the fire flared up fiercely, emitting a lot of smoke and toxic gases.
At 6:20 PM on May 21, 2021, the Fire and Rescue Command Center (Nghe An Provincial Police) received a report of an incident.on fireA used tire storage area on Road 8B, in Hamlet 4, Hung My Commune, Hung Nguyen District.
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| The scene of the fire. Photo: Chu Minh |
PThe Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department directed two regional fire brigades to dispatch one command vehicle, four fire trucks, and nearly 30 officers and soldiers to the scene to quickly deploy firefighting efforts and move the tires to a safe location.
As soon as firefighters arrived at the scene, the fire was quickly brought under control, preventing it from spreading to residential areas.
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| Firefighters are trying to bring the fire under control. Photo: Chu Minh |
However, because the main flammable material was rubber tires, the fire flared up intensely, emitting a lot of smoke and toxic gases, and firefighters had to continue spraying water to completely extinguish the blaze.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.