Massive overnight blaze at Hanoi warehouse largely contained after overnight battle

Scene of the raging fire at 2am in alley 389, Truong Dinh Street, Tan Mai Ward, Hanoi. - Photo: VNA/VNS

HANOI: A fierce fire ripped through a warehouse and workshop late on Friday (July 18) in Tuong Mai Ward, sending residents fleeing into the night as loud explosions shook homes along Truong Dinh Street.

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a succession of blasts shortly after 11.30pm in Alley 389, followed by flames shooting tens of metres into the air.