Tuesday, 08:57, 01/08/2017
Firefighters knock down blaze at industrial plastics facility
VOV.VN - Firefighters on Tuesday, August 1, knocked down a massive fire at a commercial plastic facility in the district of Binh Chanh in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Zing online newspaper.
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The blaze starts about 5am at the Tuan Thong Plastic Company in the Vinh Loc B Commune, an industrial neighbourhood, officials said. |
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With the fire fuelled by combustibles and propane cylinders, about 100 firefighters take a defensive stance against the blaze and are then able to extinguish it several hours later. |
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| Tuan Thong Plastic Company performs manufacturing and custom packaging services. |
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Reports on social media indicate the smoke can be seen miles away. |
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| At 9am, the fire is under control but not out. Black smoke is still rising high and radiating into the surrounding area. |
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Le Thanh Liem, vice chair of Ho Chi Minh City Municipal People Committee (centre) and local leaders are present at the scene to help control the fire. |
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