Fire engulfs motorcycle parking lot under Vinh Tuy bridge

On the afternoon of 30/8, a fire engulfed a parking lot containing hundreds of motorcycles under the Vinh Tuy bridge in Hanoi. Firefighters deployed multiple trucks to extinguish the blaze, causing localized traffic paralysis.

Around 1 PM, the fire erupted in a corner of the parking lot near pillar T3, rapidly spreading throughout the area. Thick black smoke billowed dozens of meters high, and the acrid smell permeated nearby residential areas, forcing residents to close their windows and doors. Passersby covered their noses to avoid the fumes.

The motorcycle parking lot under Vinh Tuy bridge on fire on the afternoon of 30/8. Photo: Pham Chieu

The motorcycle parking lot under Vinh Tuy bridge on fire on the afternoon of 30/8. Photo: Pham Chieu

Less than 10 minutes later, firefighters arrived at the scene and closed off a section of Nguyen Khoai street near the fire. At least 5 fire trucks were dispatched, causing extensive traffic jams.

By the time firefighters reached the blaze, it had already spread to about 6 motorcycles. Firefighters had to break through the metal sheet fence surrounding the parking lot to get water hoses inside. After more than an hour, at 2:30 PM, the fire was finally extinguished.

At the scene, the Vinh Tuy bridge was blackened by smoke, and many motorcycles were completely burned. The exact number of damaged vehicles has not yet been determined.