The blaze, which is reported to have started around 8 p.m., tore through two apartment buildings under construction in a business district. According to eyewitnesses, the flame swept the building in less than a minute.
“This is a disastrous fire that is very difficult to contain and has the potential to spread to all nearby structures,” police said.
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The fire then spread to three neighboring buildings.
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Information about the victims has not yet been reported. Police advised residents to stay vigilant.
The cause of the incident is being investigated.