According to the local residents, the fire started at 3.45am from a food or clothing kiosk and quickly spread to other lock-ups. Three fire engines and many firefighters had been sent to the scene. The fire was extinguished at 5.15am.
The market was closed by the time the fire broke out. However, many commodities and furniture worth tens of billions of VND were destroyed during the fire. It is said the short circuit at one of the kiosks had caused the fire.
The authorities are investigating the case.
Phu Quoc Night Market opened last September and the traders were relocated from Dinh Cau Night Market. At first, many opposed the decision to shut down the traditional market at Dinh Cau.
According to Phu Quoc authorities, they closed Dinh Cau Market to improve city planning. Phu Quoc Night Market mostly sells souvenirs and live seafood. It has 90 kiosks and thanks to a prime location, it attracted many tourists and boosted business for the traders.
Phu Quoc Night Market before the fire
Many kiosks burnt down