Around 1 a.m., residents of an alley on Tan Ky Tan Quy street heard a loud explosion from the glass factory. The force of the blast deformed the corrugated iron roofs and steel frames of two single-story houses, scattering debris onto the street.

The roofs and structures of the two houses were damaged after the explosion. Photo: Dinh Van

The roofs and structures of the two houses were damaged after the explosion. Photo: Dinh Van

"The explosion was very loud, shaking the walls and doors of my house. When I ran out, I saw the glass factory had collapsed, and shards of glass were scattered all over the street," Thanh Hoang, a nearby resident, said.

The fire department dispatched three vehicles and 18 firefighters to search for victims and secure the scene. Authorities confirmed there were no casualties.

The scene of the explosion at the stained-glass factory. Photo: Minh Bang

The scene of the explosion at the stained-glass factory. Photo: Minh Bang

A representative of the Tan Son Nhi ward People's Committee said the initial cause was a boiler explosion at the stained-glass company. The authorities have documented the damage to several houses and are providing support for repairs.

Dinh Van