Children among dozens killed in Vietnam fire

Smoke was seen rising from a building in Hanoi (Nhan Huu Sang/ VNA via AP)

A fire in a nine-storey apartment building in Vietnam’s capital has killed at least 56 people, including at least four children, while 37 more are being treated, state media reported citing the police.

Of the 56 people confirmed dead, the police have identified 39 victims, the state-owned Viet Nam News said.