Authorities in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City are investigating the cause of the fire at the Eratown - Duc Khai apartment building located in Phu My ward.

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Black smoke covers the upper floors of Eratown apartment building - Duc Khai. Photo: HC

At around 7:30 p.m. today, residents discovered black smoke billowing from apartment 20, block A3 of this apartment building.

Within minutes, the apartment was engulfed in flames. The smoke column was tens of meters high.

At the same time, the fire alarm rang. Residents living in block A3 panicked and ran out through the stairs.

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Specialized fire trucks arrived to approach and control the fire. Photo: HC

The Fire and Rescue Police of District 7 dispatched many specialized vehicles and soldiers to the scene. Firefighters divided into many directions to put out the fire and rescue people.

The fire was quickly brought under control.

The cause is being investigated by the authorities.

Ho Chi Minh City established two special elite firefighting and rescue police teams.

Ho Chi Minh City established two special elite firefighting and rescue police teams.

Members of the two special elite firefighting and rescue teams on land and in water of the Ho Chi Minh City Police are 45 skilled and accomplished soldiers.
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