Just before 11 a.m. on June 28, a massive fire broke out at Dien May Xanh supermarket, located at the intersection of Democratic and Phung Hung streets in An Phuoc Ward, Long Thanh District, Dong Nai.
Upon discovering the blaze, supermarket staff and security guards promptly used fire extinguishers to try and tame the flames.
The fire was quickly brought under control, but most of the supermarket’s assets were gutted. Photo: Social Media
However, due to the presence of flammable items inside the supermarket, the fire quickly spread and intensified. Within minutes, the entire supermarket was engulfed in flames, causing panic among onlookers.
Thick black smoke billows from the supermarket. Photo: Social Media
Firefighters from the Dong Nai Provincial Police promptly responded to the scene with multiple fire trucks to battle the blaze. After approximately 30 minutes of concerted efforts, the fire was largely brought under control.
Initial reports indicate that while there were no casualties, the fire caused extensive damage to the supermarket’s goods and property.
The authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
