The blaze sends clouds of black smoke billowing high into the sky over Hanoi.

Flames can be seen bursting out from the residence and nearby buildings, which include a kindergarten, housewares store and a private business. 

Multiple fire crews on scene work to extinguish the blaze. No casualties have been reported.

Crews adjust the aim of their fire hoses at the front of the residence. 

It takes fire crews nearly one hour to get the blaze under control.