A terrifying jump amidst the flames on Hang Ma Street: Witnesses recount the life-or-death moment.

A large fire unexpectedly broke out this morning, December 31st, in Hang Ma Street (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi), the "capital" of decorative items. The incident, occurring just before Tet (Lunar New Year), caused chaos in the area; two victims had to jump from a high floor to escape.

The scene was engulfed in flames in the heart of the old town.

At around 9:00 AM on December 31st, as Hanoi residents were busy celebrating the last day of the old year, a thick column of black smoke suddenly rose from a business on Hang Ma Street. Due to the area's concentration of flammable materials such as paper, plastic, and decorative items, the fire quickly intensified, accompanied by swirling smoke that enveloped a whole section of the street.

At that time, the volume of traffic and shoppers during the year-end shopping season was extremely high, creating a scene of utter chaos. Many vendors and tourists only had time to shout to each other to flee when they saw the bright red flames inside the building.

A life-or-death moment: Jumping from a high floor to escape suffocation.

According to eyewitnesses at the scene, the situation was extremely critical, especially for those still trapped on the upper floors. The thick smoke completely restricted visibility and caused severe difficulty breathing.

Mr. H., a local resident who witnessed the event, recounted in shock: "Looking up from below, I was trembling all over. With such thick black smoke, it would be very easy for people up there to suffocate. I saw a girl trying to climb down but couldn't find anything to hold onto. Another man tried to help carry her down, but the situation was too urgent, there was no other way, so both of them had to risk their lives and jump to the ground."

The act of jumping from a great height in a life-threatening situation sent shivers down the spines of those below. Immediately after landing, the two victims were injured and were promptly assisted by medical personnel and local residents into ambulances.

The swift response of the authorities.

Upon receiving the report, the Fire and Rescue Police force immediately dispatched numerous specialized fire trucks and dozens of firefighters to the scene. The rescue operation faced considerable pressure due to the narrow streets of the old town and the large number of people passing through.

Authorities deployed two simultaneous approaches: Fire control: High-pressure water jets were used to isolate the fire and prevent it from spreading to the adjacent old buildings. Traffic management: Barricades were erected and vehicles were directed to clear the way for ambulances and fire trucks.

After a short period of effort, the fire was completely extinguished. However, many surrounding shops were also affected by smoke and firefighting water.

A costly warning at the end of the year.

Currently, the area where the fire occurred has been temporarily sealed off to facilitate the scene investigation. The cause of the fire is still being investigated by the authorities.

The incident serves as a costly wake-up call regarding fire safety in bustling business areas, especially during the peak year-end period when demand for incense burning, electricity usage, and goods storage increases. Authorities also advise businesses and households to raise awareness, inspect electrical systems, and equip themselves with on-site fire extinguishing equipment to avoid similar unfortunate incidents.

Ending the old year with an unfortunate incident, Hang Ma Street is shrouded in a quieter atmosphere than usual today, reminding each of us that safety must always be the top priority in all recreational and business activities.

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