A huge fire has broken out at Vinh Phuoc Commune in Nha Trang, destroying as many as 70 houses and causing great loss of property.


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The  fire starts at around 10: 30 p.m. on January 17 in a house on Nhat Tri Islet and quickly spreads to nearby households. 





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According to initial information, the flame sparks at the home of a man named Toan, who fell asleep while cooking animal feed.





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Despite their quick response, local firefighters are unable to reach the scene and save the facilities as strong wind from the sea blows the fire out of control.





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Nhat Tri Islet is home to 1,400 households and 7,000 residents.





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Local people have to use water buckets to help put out the fire.






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The rescue team is unable to reach the neighbourhood that located between two rivers with only a narrow entrance.





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No casualties are reported.






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