Jealousy arson in Ca Mau market: Damage of more than 20 billion VND

On the afternoon of August 23, the People's Committee of Thanh Tung commune (Ca Mau province) said that the authorities are urgently dismantling and cleaning up the scene of the fire at Thanh Tung market to soon stabilize people's lives.

Mr. NVP set fire to his kiosk, causing the fire to spread throughout the indoor market area.

According to statistics, the fire damaged all 57 kiosks of 31 households, of which 23 were businesses and 8 were using the kiosks as residences, with total estimated damage of more than 20 billion VND. Currently, 18 households do not have their own houses, of which 3 households do not have temporary accommodation. The commune government has mobilized people around the market area to support temporary accommodation for affected households.

Market cage fire causes damage of more than 20 billion VND

As reported by SGGP Newspaper, at around 11:45 on August 22, a serious fire broke out in the Thanh Tung market area, originating from Mr. NVP's kiosk. The fire quickly spread. The commune government mobilized all forces to coordinate with the district and provincial police to control the fire at around 1:20 p.m. the same day.

According to local residents, the fire originated from a jealous conflict. Mr. NVP is said to have used a knife to slash his wife. When people tried to stop him and take Mr. P.'s wife to the emergency room, he went into the kiosk, closed the door, opened a large gas cylinder valve and set fire. The fire broke out fiercely, quickly engulfing the market area in flames. Mr. P. then ran outside in a state of smoke inhalation and unconsciousness. Both husband and wife are currently being treated at Ca Mau General Hospital, their health has stabilized.

The cause of the incident is being further investigated and clarified by the authorities.

TAN THAI

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/vu-ghen-tuong-phong-hoa-chay-cho-o-ca-mau-thiet-hai-hon-20-ty-dong-post809777.html