Around 8:00 h, a fire broke out inside the roughly 70 square meter ground-floor house, which operated as a closed barbershop, located in an alley off street 4, Linh Xuan Ward. Many people attempted to extinguish the initial blaze but were unsuccessful. The fire intensified, engulfing a section of the house in thick smoke. The homeowner's son was trapped inside.

Authorities blocked the entrance to the burning house, a narrow alley less than mot meter wide. Photo: Dinh Van

Authorities blocked the entrance to the burning house, a narrow alley less than mot meter wide. Photo: Dinh Van

Numerous fire trucks and about 20 firefighters arrived at the scene. The house was located deep within a narrow alley, less than mot meter wide, forcing firefighters to pull hoses in to battle the blaze. After about 15 minutes, the fire was brought under control. Police entered the house and discovered the victim deceased in a bedroom.

Many household items and electrical appliances were destroyed. The cause is currently under investigation.

Dinh Van