Fire in clothing store in HCMC

On August 23, authorities in Binh Chanh district are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at a clothing store in Vinh Loc B commune.

At around 4:30 a.m. the same day, a fire broke out at a clothing store on Nguyen Thi Tu Street, Vinh Loc B Commune. Upon discovering the incident, people nearby shouted and tried to put out the fire on the spot, but were unsuccessful.

A clothing store on Nguyen Thi Tu Street, Binh Chanh District, caught fire at dawn (Photo cut from clip).

Upon receiving the news, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Team of Binh Chanh District Police mobilized many officers, soldiers and fire fighting vehicles to quickly go to the scene to put out the fire and prevent it from spreading. The fire was extinguished shortly after.

Speaking to Dan Tri reporters, the leader of Vinh Loc B Commune People's Committee said that the fire did not cause any human casualties, but burned down many properties inside the clothing store. An ATM and part of the bank signboard next to it were burned.

The cause of the fire and the amount of damage are being clarified by the police.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/xa-hoi/chay-tiem-quan-ao-o-tphcm-20240823101537837.htm