A fire breaks out at a karaoke bar in the southern province of Binh Duong on September 6.
According to chairman of Binh Duong Provincial People's Committee, Vo Van Minh, the fire occurred at An Phu Karaoke Bar in Thuan An City late in the evening.
"The fire broke out at 9pm from the second and third floor of the three-storey bar building," the official reported. "Some staff members and customers were injured after jumping off from the building. Rescue teams managed to save 12 people from the site and brought the fire under control in about 40 minutes."
Some staff members of the karaoke bar managed to escape just before the whole building caught on fire
However, many people have been killed in the tragic accident. As of Wednesday noon, at least 15 bodies have been found. Seven others were injured and have been sent to Binh Duong Provincial General Hospital.
12 people are rescued from the fire
Police are further investigating the cause of the fire.