The fire broke out at 10:00 a.m. today (January 12), at a level 4 house located on the National Highway 62 bypass (section belonging to Ward 6, Tan An City, Long An Province).

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Fire scene. Photo: MD

At the time of the fire, the house contained many flammable objects, causing the fire to spread and black smoke to spread throughout the area.

Many people shouted and brought mini fire extinguishers to put out the fire but failed.

Many houses next door sell goods that are at risk of spreading to the fire, causing many people to panic and move their belongings.

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Fire police and rescue workers were able to stop the fire from spreading to adjacent businesses. Photo: MD.

Upon receiving the news, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department, Long An Provincial Police dispatched 2 fire trucks and more than 10 officers and soldiers to the scene to control the fire and prevent it from spreading.

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