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Deadly Fire Claims 8 Lives in Ho Chi Minh City Apartment Complex

🔥 A devastating fire tore through a residential complex in Ho Chi Minh City late Sunday, killing six adults and two children in one of Vietnam's largest urban centers. The blaze erupted around 10 p.m. in the ground-floor unit of a building in Phu Tho Hoa ward, sending shockwaves through the community.

📰 According to state media reports, emergency responders rushed to the scene as thick smoke engulfed the apartment block. While the cause remains under investigation, the tragedy highlights growing concerns about fire safety in rapidly developing Southeast Asian cities.

💔 “This is every urban resident’s nightmare,” said a local shopkeeper interviewed by Vietnam News Agency. The victims’ identities haven’t been released, but authorities confirmed the heartbreaking loss of young lives.

🌆 The incident comes as Vietnam’s major cities see increased high-density housing development. Safety advocates are calling for stricter building code enforcement and public awareness campaigns about emergency exits and electrical safety.

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