Firefighters force open a rolling shutter to access the scene of a restaurant fire in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, April 29, 2026. Photo: H.T.
The blaze occurred at around 7:00 am at a restaurant on Nguyen Thien Thuat Street, a busy area known for its concentration of restaurants and bars, according to the provincial fire and rescue police.
People at the scene initially attempted to extinguish the fire but were unsuccessful.
Firefighters deployed two fire engines and personnel to the site and forced open a rolling shutter to gain access to the building.
Five foreign nationals who escaped safely stand outside after a restaurant fire in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, April 29, 2026. Photo: H.T.
Five foreign nationals inside the restaurant escaped by climbing out through a window, officials said.
The fire was later brought under control, and no injuries or fatalities were reported.
As of 10:00 am, authorities were continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.
