Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Fire: 17 Hospitalized for CO Poisoning and Smoke Inhalation
Seventeen people were rushed to the hospital following a hotel fire in Ho Chi Minh City. Many suffered from smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, with some experiencing respiratory damage. The fire was quickly contained, but two fatalities were reported.
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