By A devastating overnight fire in a small apartment building in Hanoi, Vietnam, has claimed the lives of at least 14 people and injured three others, state media reported on Friday.
According to the official Vietnam News Agency, the blaze erupted around 12:30 a.m., accompanied by several explosions. Firefighters worked for an hour to extinguish the flames. The exact number of occupants in the building at the time of the fire remains unknown.
The apartment building, located in a narrow alley in central Hanoi, housed several rental units. The confined space and densely populated area likely contributed to the tragic outcome.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and the series of explosions that followed.
