Substation fire in Ho Chi Minh City produces tall smoke column
May 2026Published 30 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
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What happened
At about 8:30 am on 18 May 2026 a fire broke out at the 110kV substation in An Phu Dong ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Residents on Thanh Loc 16 street heard a loud continuous explosion and saw flames with black smoke rising tens of metres. Local people attempted initial firefighting, but the flames rose and that effort failed. The Fire and Rescue Team of Area 12 attended and extinguished the fire after about 20 minutes. No casualties were reported. Many assets inside the substation were burned. Two security guards on duty ran out and joined the firefighting. The cause is under investigation.
Lessons learned
- Substation sites need a clear way to call the fire service quickly when on-site efforts cannot hold a fire.
- Keep access clear so fire crews can reach equipment and stop spread.
- Do not state a cause until the investigation reports one.
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Source
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Published 2026-09-30. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
