A fire unexpectedly broke out at an aluminum and glass shop and then spread to two adjacent houses. Firefighting forces quickly arrived at the scene, however, it took several hours to extinguish the blaze.

According to information, at around 5:45 PM on February 28th at houses 16A, B, C on Bac Cau Street, Bo De Ward, Hanoi City. Information about the fire was reported to the authorities.

The scene of the fire.

Immediately upon receiving news of the fire, the Firefighting and Rescue Team of Area 18, Hanoi City Police, quickly dispatched fire trucks to the scene, coordinating with the on-site fire prevention and fighting force of Bo De Ward Police to extinguish the fire.

The commander of Bo De Ward Police reported that after more than an hour of firefighting efforts, the functional forces had controlled and extinguished the flames. However, afterward, firefighters continued to sift through embers and partially burned materials to continue dousing them, preventing the fire from reigniting.

Also according to the commander of Bo De Ward Police, the initial cause was determined to be from the switching off of a three-phase electrical circuit breaker at an aluminum and glass shop, causing the circuit breaker to explode and leading to the fire. After the flames erupted, they continued to spread to two neighboring houses.

The fire did not cause any human casualties. However, it caused property damage to expensive motorcycles at an adjacent shop specializing in renting large-displacement motorcycles.

A representative from the Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Department of Hanoi City Police stated that currently, Hanoi and northern provinces are entering a period of dry weather, with complex weather developments. Coupled with production and trading demands serving the 2026 Lunar New Year and early-year festivals, the risk of fire and explosion is at a very high level.

A fire broke out in a 5-story house with an attic in Hanoi. At the time of the fire, 15 people were trapped inside.

On the morning of February 6th, the People’s Committee of Ba Dinh Ward organized a fire prevention and fighting drill at the Ngoc Ha communal house relic site.

Bac Cau Street

Bac Cau Street is a historic and bustling commercial street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Vietnam. Its name, meaning “North Bridge,” originates from its location leading to a former bridge over the Red River’s To Lich River tributary. For centuries, it has been a vibrant hub for trade, traditionally known for selling bamboo and rattan products.

Bo De Ward

“Bo De Ward” is not a widely recognized historical or cultural site. It is likely a contemporary administrative division (a ward) within a city or district in Vietnam, named after the “Bồ Đề” pagoda or the Bodhi tree, which holds significance in Buddhism. Without a specific location, its detailed history cannot be provided, but such wards are typically modern civic units named after local cultural or religious landmarks.

Hanoi City

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has a history spanning over a thousand years, originally founded as Thăng Long (“Ascending Dragon”) in 1010. It is renowned for its well-preserved French colonial architecture in the Old Quarter, ancient temples like the Temple of Literature, and its pivotal role as the political and cultural heart of the country.

Area 18, Hanoi City Police

“Area 18, Hanoi City Police” is not a publicly recognized cultural or historical site, but rather a functional administrative division of the Hanoi Police Department responsible for maintaining public order and security in a designated sector of the city. As part of Vietnam’s public security system, its history is tied to the general development of Hanoi’s urban administration and law enforcement following the reunification of the country. It does not function as a tourist destination or a site of public cultural heritage.

Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Department of Hanoi City Police

The Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Department of Hanoi City Police is a specialized unit responsible for fire safety, firefighting, and emergency rescue operations in Vietnam’s capital. Its history is tied to the development of modern fire services in Hanoi, evolving over decades to incorporate advanced technology and techniques to protect the city’s dense urban landscape and historical architecture from fire hazards.

Ba Dinh Ward

Ba Dinh Ward is a historic district in Hanoi, Vietnam, best known as the location of Ba Dinh Square where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Today, it remains a central political and symbolic site, housing the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, government offices, and historical landmarks.

Ngoc Ha communal house relic site

The Ngoc Ha communal house relic site is a historical and cultural landmark in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District, dating back to the Later Le Dynasty (15th-18th centuries). It was originally built to worship the village’s tutelary god and later became a significant site for honoring national heroes, including General Hoang Hoa Tham, a leader of the anti-colonial resistance. Today, it serves as a preserved symbol of local heritage and traditional Vietnamese communal house architecture.