House fire caused by burning charcoal to welcome newborn daughter-in-law
(Baonghean.vn) - According to information from the government of Nghia Lam commune, Nghia Dan district, at noon on March 16, a fire broke out at a resident's house in Nam Lam hamlet, Nghia Lam commune.
Mr. Tu Minh Ha - Head of Nam Lam hamlet said that the burnt house belonged to the family of Mr. Nguyen Van Quynh residing in Nam Lam hamlet, Nghia Lam commune.
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Fire scene. Photo: Dinh Thuy |
The initial cause was determined to be that the family had a new daughter-in-law, so the family burned charcoal to prepare a steam bath for the daughter-in-law and her newborn grandchild who were on their way home from the hospital.
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Many items were damaged after the fire. Photo: Dinh Thuy |
While putting charcoal under the bed, a family member had to go out, the fire caught and flared up, burning down a room and all the furniture, belongings and documents.
Immediately after discovering the fire, the people in Nam Lam hamlet used various measures to help put out the fire. By about 1 p.m. the same day, the fire was completely extinguished.