Around 11 a.m. on 8/7, a fire ignited in an electric tourist vehicle that was charging at the parking area of the Huong Tich Trading and General Services Co., Ltd., located within the Huong Tich pagoda tourist site (Can Loc commune). The fire quickly spread, sending a plume of smoke dozens of meters high, accompanied by several loud explosions.
The parking area, a structure of over 100 square meters with a steel frame and corrugated iron roof, housed 9 electric tourist vehicles belonging to the company and a 5-seat car parked nearby, belonging to an employee.
The Ha Tinh police department dispatched two fire trucks and 12 firefighters to extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other areas within the Huong Tich pagoda tourist site.
After approximately 30 minutes, the fire was brought under control. However, the 9 electric vehicles and the 5-seat car were completely destroyed, leaving only charred metal frames. No injuries were reported.
Provincial police are investigating the scene to determine the cause of the fire.
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Burned electric vehicles after the fire. Photo: Hung Le |
Huong Tich pagoda, also known as Huong Tich Co Tu, is situated halfway up Hong Linh mountain at an altitude of 650 m, in Can Loc commune, Ha Tinh province. Known as the "most beautiful landmark of Hoan Chau," it was once one of 21 famous scenic spots in ancient Vietnam.
Visitors can reach the pagoda by a combination of electric vehicles and cable car, or by walking. The 900-meter cable car route runs from Mieu Co to Huong Tich, with each cabin carrying about 8 people. The electric vehicle ride from the dock to the cable car ticket booth takes about 10 minutes and costs around 35,000 VND per person per trip.
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An electric vehicle carrying tourists at Huong Tich pagoda, 5/2023. Photo: Duc Hung |
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