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House fire in Ho Chi Minh City, 3 people died

According to VnExpress November 21, 2023 19:56

A house located in an alley in District 8 was suspected to have been set on fire and burned fiercely, killing a woman and two children on the afternoon of November 21.

At around 5 p.m., smoke and fire broke out from the ground floor of a two-story house on Luu Huu Phuoc Street, Ward 15. At that time, many people living nearby saw a young man panic and run out of the house. A few minutes later, the fire spread to many motorbikes on the ground floor and then flared up fiercely.

Cảnh sát phong tỏa hiện trường con hẻm dẫn vào nhà cháy để điều tra. Ảnh: Văn Yên

Police blocked off the alley leading to the burnt house for investigation.

Many fire trucks and dozens of soldiers arrived at the scene. After about 5 minutes, the fire was under control. Police went upstairs to check and found two children and a woman dead. The woman had many wounds on her body.

Witnesses said they heard arguing inside the house before the fire broke out. Police suspect the young man committed the crime and then set fire to several motorbikes parked on the ground floor. The man was taken to police headquarters for questioning.

According to VnExpress
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