Ho Chi Minh City: 3 terrible fires occurred on the same day, traffic jam, people panicked

In just one day, Ho Chi Minh City recorded 3 terrible fires that caused people to flee in panic and traffic to be blocked. However, the fire department quickly arrived and extinguished the fire to ensure the safety of the people.

On June 20, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City witnessed three consecutive major fires occurring at different locations, from morning to night, causing significant damage and causing panic among the people. The Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue Police Force (PCCC and CNCH) of Ho Chi Minh City Police had to work hard to coordinate with professional units, quickly arriving at the scene to extinguish the fire, ensuring peace for the people. These incidents are also a reminder of the importance of fire prevention and escape skills.

At around 7:00 a.m. on June 20, 2025, residents of Song Hanh Street, Trung Chanh Commune, Hoc Mon District suddenly discovered a fierce fire breaking out inside the furniture storage area of the Royal Center wedding center. On-site security forces shouted and used mini fire extinguishers to approach and put out the fire but were unsuccessful. The fire quickly turned red, spread, accompanied by a column of black smoke billowing into the sky.

By 8:00 a.m. the same day, dozens of Ho Chi Minh City Police Department of Fire Prevention and Rescue had dispatched more than 5 fire trucks and dozens of officers and soldiers to the scene. Firefighting efforts were urgently deployed to control the fire and prevent further damage. To serve the firefighting efforts, a section of Song Hanh Street passing through the wedding center area was blocked. Police advised people and vehicles traveling through this area to choose an alternative route to avoid congestion and ensure safety. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

At around 12:30 noon the same day, in the central area of District 1, people suddenly discovered smoke and fire breaking out from the telecommunication cable system on the electric pole in front of 74-76 Nguyen Cong Tru Street. Just a few minutes later, the fire broke out fiercely, quickly spreading to the door of the restaurant next door. According to some witnesses, the fire was small at first but then spread very quickly. There were about 25 people in the restaurant at that time, and dozens of customers and staff promptly shouted to each other to run out safely. Fortunately, no one was injured in this fire.

Upon receiving the news, the Ho Chi Minh City Fire Prevention and Fighting Force and District 1 authorities quickly arrived and took measures to extinguish the fire. A representative of Ho Chi Minh City Electricity said that the preliminary cause was determined to be a telecommunications cable incident at the electric pole. The fire did not cause damage to the main power grid. Authorities are currently continuing to investigate and clarify the detailed cause of the incident.

By the evening of the same day, Ho Chi Minh City continued to face another fire. At around 8pm, a fire broke out on the rooftop of the Silverland Sil Hotel on Thai Van Lung Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1. Upon discovering the fire, some people inside the hotel tried to put it out but were unsuccessful. The fire quickly flared up, accompanied by billowing smoke, engulfing part of the building.

At the time of the fire, all guests and staff in the hotel were evacuated urgently. Mr. Maniam (Indian nationality), a guest staying on the 8th floor, right below the rooftop, shared with the media that at around 8:00 p.m., he heard the staff knocking on the door, requesting an immediate evacuation. When he opened the door, he saw smoke coming from the upper floor and quickly ran down the stairs with the entire hotel to escape safely.

At the scene, police quickly used a ladder truck to approach the fire area and sprayed water inside to put out the fire. By 8:30 p.m. the same day, the fire was basically under control. Local leaders said that the initial cause of the fire was determined to be an electrical short circuit from a clothes dryer on the top floor.

Three consecutive fires in the same day are a serious warning about fire safety in Ho Chi Minh City. The authorities have shown a quick and effective response, promptly controlling the fires and minimizing human losses.