The restaurant's exterior walls, constructed from bamboo and thatch, caused the fire to spread quickly throughout the entire 3rd floor. The blaze also generated several loud explosions.
Authorities spray water to extinguish the fire at the eatery at 14 Tang Bat Ho. Video: Pham Chieu.
Authorities deployed 5 fire trucks to the scene. Firefighters are spraying water to contain the blaze and prevent it from extending to the two lower floors.
As of now, the fire remains unextinguished.
Pham Chieu
