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The fire was reported by a worker in the complex located on Highway 1A at the Vinh Loc B Commune in the Binh Chanh District at about 7 pm. |
The building was unoccupied at the time because people who usually work there left earlier, he said. |
The fire rapidly engulfed 10 neighbouring houses in smoke and flames, completely destroying them. |
Some 100 firefighters, together with 20 fire engines, battled the blaze overnight before bringing it under control. |
Nobody was injured. |
Hazardous materials teams responded to assist with runoff because chemicals were stored in the building. |
The cause of the fire has not been determined, the spokesperson said. |