Published - May 24, 2024 09:43 am IST - HANOI, Vietnam
Photo shows the aftermath of a fire at a house in Hanoi, Vietnam Friday, May 24, 2024. Authorities said the fire has killed a number of people and injured a few others. | Photo Credit: AP
An overnight fire in a small apartment building in Hanoi, Vietnam, killed at least 14 people and injured three others, state media said Friday, May 24, 2024.
The official Vietnam News Agency said the fire started around 12:30 a.m. and was accompanied by several explosions.
It took an hour to extinguish the fire, and it wasn't immediately clear how many people were inside when the fire started.
The building was in a narrow alley in central Hanoi with several rooms available for rent.
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