According to initial information, the fire was sparked at around 8am in the premises of a joint stock company located at 15-17 Le Duan Street in Hai Chau district. 
The company’s nameplate on the wall is tarnished with ash.
Upon receiving reports of the blaze, dozens of firefighters and 9 fire engines came on the scene to battle the flames.
 
They are still trying to bring the fire under complete control.
 
 
 
 
 
The fire spewed flames and thick clouds of black smoke into the sky.
Passers-by stop to look at the scene, causing traffic to back up.
 
It is still unclear whether people are trapped inside. At the time of reporting, rescue forces are yet to gain access to the house.