HANOI: At least 14 people were killed, and three others were injured in a blaze at a house in an alley on Cau Giay district in Hanoi, Vietnam on Friday morning.
The state news agency (VNA) reported that police are working to identify the deceased and injured.
The multi-story house, which reportedly has two rooms per floor, was rented out, with an electric bike store on the first floor.
The blaze, which started around midnight, is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit related to the electric bicycles. The fire was brought under control approximately one hour later.
Source: Emirates News Agency