On the morning of August 19, speaking to VietNamNet, Mr. Nguyen Duc Thanh, Chairman of Tien An Ward People's Committee (Bac Ninh City, Bac Ninh Province) confirmed that a fire had just occurred in a 5-story house causing great property damage.

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The fire started on the first floor of the 5-storey house. Photo: Cao Thanh

The fire broke out at around 9:45 p.m. at a five-story house on Ngo Gia Tu Street, Tien An Ward, Bac Ninh City. Upon receiving the fire alarm, Bac Ninh City Police dispatched firefighters and many specialized vehicles to the scene to put out the fire.

"The fire broke out on the first floor of the five-story house. Because this is a wax flower shop, and there are many flammable materials inside, the fire flared up fiercely, causing panic among the surrounding residents," said Mr. Thanh.

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The fire burned down a five-story house. Photo: Cao Thanh

According to the leader of Tien An ward, the fire was basically under control by around 10:30 pm. However, because there were many flammable items in the house, the fire was not completely extinguished until around 3 am on August 19.

"According to initial assessment, the cause of the fire was an electrical short circuit. At the time of the fire, a few people in the house managed to escape. The fire did not cause any human casualties, but many properties in the house were burned down," said Mr. Thanh.

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