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Bird’s-nest house fire causes long traffic jam on National Highway 30

From Tuổi Trẻ · () Vietnamese

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  • A metal bird’s-nest house beside National Highway 30 in Dong Thap caught fire at about 3:45 p.m. on September 5 while locked and unoccupied.
  • Firefighters, local police and a barge helped extinguish the blaze, which was largely brought under control after about 30 minutes.
  • Authorities blocked both directions during the response, and traffic backed up for more than 1 kilometer before police began releasing vehicles in groups.

A bird’s-nest house beside National Highway 30 in Hong Ngu Ward, Dong Thap Province, caught fire at about 3:45 p.m. on September 5, causing traffic to back up for more than 1 kilometer.

The metal structure was locked and no one was inside when it suddenly caught fire. Residents quickly notified authorities. Dong Thap’s Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police sent a command vehicle, a specialized fire engine and several officers to the scene, working with local police and public security forces.

A barge on the canal also helped firefighters tackle the blaze. Because the house stood beside the highway, authorities blocked both directions while emergency crews worked. The fire was largely extinguished after about 30 minutes. At 4:45 p.m., police began directing vehicles through the affected area in groups.

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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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