The incident occurred at around 6:40 p.m. on March 9 inside the Tanh Linh District Police Headquarters (Lac Tanh Town, Tanh Linh District), causing many curious people to stand outside and watch and record a clip.

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A fierce fire broke out in the vehicle parking area, in the backyard of the Tanh Linh District Police Headquarters. Photo: Hong Ly

A fierce fire broke out in the area where the police station kept illegal vehicles, behind the headquarters. A column of black smoke rose dozens of meters high, and there were crackling sounds during the fire.

Due to strong winds at the time of the fire, some people had to stop their vehicles to the side of the road to ensure safety.

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Many people stood watching the incident. Photo: Nhu Thuy

Fire police were dispatched to the scene to help put out the fire. As of 8:30 p.m., the firefighting efforts were still being urgently carried out by the authorities.

The initial cause of the fire and the extent of the damage have not yet been determined.