A vacant electronics superstore in Hanoi's Ha Dong ward caught fire on the morning of 6/7. The blaze erupted around 8:40 AM from the third floor of the 5-story building located at 135 Tran Phu street. The property, which previously operated as an electronics superstore, was undergoing renovation and being cleared at the time of the incident, with all merchandise already removed.

Flames burst from the windows, sending thick black smoke billowing from the third floor and down to the street. The spectacle drew numerous onlookers, leading to significant traffic congestion in the area.

Flames erupted on the 3rd floor of the building. Photo: Viet Tien

Within approximately 10 minutes of the fire breaking out, the Hanoi City Police Command Information Center mobilized Firefighting and Rescue Team 15 to the scene. Team 13 was subsequently dispatched to provide additional support.

At least 5 fire trucks and numerous firefighters were deployed to combat the blaze. The fire was successfully extinguished by approximately 9:30 AM, with no human casualties reported. Authorities are currently assessing the material damages.

The fire occurred while workers were cutting metal frames. Photo: Viet An

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, several witnesses reported that workers were cutting iron and corrugated iron on the building's facade as part of the renovation efforts when the fire started.

This incident follows another recent fire on 3/7 in Hanoi, which occurred at house number 7, adjacent to 9, in the Van Phu urban area, Kien Hung ward. That blaze tragically resulted in the deaths of a father and child, and left one person severely burned.

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