Around 3 a.m., a security guard noticed flames in the scrap sorting area and immediately raised the alarm. Residents attempted to extinguish the fire with available equipment, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
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The scrap yard ablaze. Photo: Thai Ha |
The scrap yard ablaze. Photo: Thai Ha
The fire quickly spread through the warehouse, fueled by flammable materials such as plastic, paper, and rubber, accompanied by several explosions. "I was asleep when I heard loud bangs and thought the adjacent parking lot was on fire. When I went outside, I realized it was the scrap yard. The flames were high, making it impossible to approach," said Thai, a resident of An Phu 20 Street.
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The warehouse and truck were destroyed. Photo: Thai Ha |
The warehouse and truck were destroyed. Photo: Thai Ha
TP HCM Fire and Rescue Services dispatched multiple fire trucks to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading to the nearby residential area and parking lot. By morning, the fire was contained, but the warehouse and truck were completely destroyed.
The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are under investigation.
Phuoc Tuan
