Lifting ladder to save 6 people trapped in burning house

Ho Chi Minh City: Smoke and fire engulfed a 4-story house in District 5. Many people were trapped on the balcony and were rescued by police using ladders on the morning of December 10.

People trapped in a burning house stand on the balcony waiting for rescue. Photo: Minh Nghiem

At nearly 6am, a fire broke out on the ground floor of a decal-covered rental house on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, Ward 6. People inside the house used mini fire extinguishers to put out the fire but were unsuccessful.

The fire caught on the decals, the glue flared up fiercely. Seeing black smoke rising to the floors, 6 people in the house (three children aged 3-9) ran to the balcony on the third floor to call for help. At this time, the smoke was still billowing, blackening the wall.

Minutes later, dozens of police officers and many fire trucks arrived at the scene. Police raised a ladder over 20 meters high, approached the 6 people and brought them to safety. Firefighters then used a hose to put out the fire on the ground floor.

Police use ladders to help people trapped on upper floors. Photo: Minh Nghiem

The fire caused no casualties, but burned down many properties in the house.

Dinh Van

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