According to the relevant departments, the fire broke out at around 1:00 am early morning at the market in Dong Thai commune in An Bien District and destroyed three houses and damaged one. Victims were Bui Thi Q, 60; and her grandsons, Bui Duc T, 18 and Ho Huy H, 14.
Two Fire engines and many firefighters of Kien Giang Province were dispatched to the scene to contain the fire.
Investigation into the accident is underway.