On the morning of December 5, Hanoi City Police said that the authorities promptly extinguished the house fire and rescued 3 people.

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Fire scene. Photo: CACC

Previously, at around 7:50 p.m. on December 4, Hai Ba Trung District Police received a fire report at house number 4, Hong Mai Street, Truong Dinh Ward.

The unit immediately directed the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Team to dispatch 2 fire trucks, coordinate with 1 vehicle from Hoang Mai District Police to support with Truong Dinh Ward Police and local forces to the scene to handle the fire.

Overview of the rescue operation. Clip: CACC

At the scene, police discovered 3 people trapped on the 2nd floor of the house, so they used a ladder to quickly rescue the 3 victims safely.

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Police rescue victims. Photo: CACC

Fire fighting was carried out urgently, after about 5 minutes the fire was extinguished.

According to authorities, the fire started in the bread selling area on the first floor. The house has an area of ​​72 square meters, 5 floors high, with 2 frontages at 4 Hong Mai and 425 Bach Mai.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.