The blaze is believed to have started around 1:30am at a house on Hoang Minh Dao Street. Neighbors quickly shouted warnings and attempted to extinguish the fire using small fire extinguishers, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The area, densely packed with flammable materials like wood and tarpaulin, allowed the fire to spread rapidly to adjacent homes. Upon receiving the emergency call, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department of Ho Chi Minh City mobilized several specialized vehicles and fire crews to the scene. The fire caused significant damage, with several homes reduced to rubble and all possessions inside completely destroyed.

Source: VietNamNet News January 26, 2026 03:30 UTC