Huge fire rips through Quang market in Hanoi

According to preliminary reports, the blaze was sparked on the second floor of the market before spreading to neighbouring areas, with thick plumes of black smoke swirling into the sky.

Leaders of Thanh Tri Firefighting and Prevention Police Department said they mobilized all available resources to control the fire.

Witnesses at the scene said fire fighters encountered difficulties in extinguishing the blaze as the huge flames and intense heat spread throughout the market.