The fire completely destroys the house.

The HCM City fire department said they received a call right at daybreak with a report of people trapped inside an apartment located over a wedding services shop.

Neighbours identify the victims as Trinh Ngoc Tin, 35, his wife, and their two-year-old son.

The fire reportedly breaks out quickly and rapidly spreads leaving rescuers no opportunity to save the family.

It leaves most of the roof and walls completely burnt or severely charred.

Local officials are continuing to investigate.