Early this morning (January 12), the functional forces of Go Vap district (HCMC) have just finished handling the scene of the fire at a 4-story building located in alley number 7, ward 3.

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Fire Police and Rescue forces promptly arrived to control the fire in a 4-storey house. Photo: MC.

At nearly 10:30 p.m. last night (January 11), residents heard many cries for help coming from the rooftop of a 4-story house located in alley number 7.

Upon checking, people saw thick smoke and fire coming from the ground floor, so they shouted to bring mini fire extinguishers to put out the fire, however, the house door was locked from the inside.

Upon receiving the information, the Fire Police and Rescue Police of Go Vap District dispatched vehicles to the scene for rescue.

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The fire was on the ground floor, suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit. Photo: HC.

According to witnesses, the police broke down the door to put out the fire and at the same time used a ladder to rescue two people trapped on the rooftop to safety.

The house that caught fire had just been completed a few days ago. When the fire broke out, they saw the fire coming from the ground floor area, suspected to be an electrical short circuit.

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