A devastating fire engulfed a nine-floor apartment building in Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, leaving 56 people dead and dozens more injured in its wake. The inferno, which broke out around midnight local time on Wednesday, was ultimately contained by 02.00. (19:00 GMT), as reported by the official Vietnam News Agency (VNA).
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The Hanoi police department confirmed the grim toll in a statement, revealing that 56 individuals had tragically lost their lives, with 37 others suffering injuries during the blaze. Among the casualties were four children, according to state-owned national television channel VTV.