VietNamNet Bridge - This morning, July 26, five people including four children of  5-10 years old were reported dead in the fire at a gold shop in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.

The flame blazed up at 2.40 am at Duc Anh gold shop in Hong Gai ward, which is owned by Ms. Mai Thi Anh, 35.

The fire came from the first floor, burned a lot of furniture and spread to the upper floors of the six-storey house.

Nine people could not escape from the house and five of them died on the way to hospital. The victims include Mrs. Nguyen Thi Ti, the shop owner’s mother and four kids of 5, 8 and 10 years old.

In an effort to extinguish the fire, one fire-fighter was injured.

The authorities are examining the scene and seeking the cause. They have also granted urgent funds to the family.

The scene of the fire that kills four children:

A victim in the hospital.

PV