Blaze rips through Bac Ha apartment building in Hanoi
Saturday, 15:58, 26/05/2018
VOV.VN - A huge fire broke out on the 18th floor of the CT3 Bac Ha apartment building in Mo Lao Ward, Ha Dong District, Hanoi on May 25.
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The blaze was sparked on the 18th floor of the CT3 Bac Ha apartment building at around 4:40pm on May 25. |
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According to witnesses, black smoke suddenly spewed from the 18th floor, before spreading to others. |
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As soon as the alarm was raised, the local department of fire fighting and prevention mobilized firefighters and 6 fire engines to the scene to battle the blaze. |
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The fire-damaged kitchen was covered in a thick layer of black ash. |
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The doors and ceiling were charred by the fire. |
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The bedroom was destroyed. |
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A corner of the apartment building after the fire |
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Firehoses were used to extinguish the blaze. |
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Much of the furniture has been melted or burned to ash. |
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The heat of the fire caused glass to fall down. |
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The 18th floor is a messy scene after the fire, many apartments such as 1606 and 1607 were completely gutted. |
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The fire was finally extinguished at around 8pm on May 25. |
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The authorities are reporting property damage and collecting statements from witnesses and residents as they investigate the cause of the fire. |
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