# Suspected vehicle arson incidents in Vietnam > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/suspected-vehicle-arson-incidents-in-vietnam > Updated: 2026-10-25T03:48:44.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Authorities in Vietnam are investigating separate incidents involving suspected arson targeting parked vehicles. In Hanoi, police in the Gia Lam district are investigating a fire that occurred on October 2 near the Vang Village communal house. The incident caused severe damage to a vehicle’s front end and cabin. Investigators are looking into social media footage of a masked individual seen near the car shortly before the fire, though police noted there is currently “insufficient evidence to confirm the fire was intentionally set.” In Hue, a separate incident occurred around 2:00 AM on October 24 on Hanoi Street in the Thuan Hoa ward. Two vehicles were damaged when a white car was set on fire, causing damage to its front right section and side mirror. A second vehicle parked behind it also sustained scratches and door damage. Local officials identified a suspect from Gia Lai province and noted the individual “shows signs of mental health issues.” The Thuan Hoa Ward Police are continuing their investigation into the property damage. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Hai cha con tử vong trong vụ cháy nhà tại Gia Lai A house fire in Vinh Thinh commune, Gia Lai, killed a 43-year-old man and his 13-year-old son early on October 26. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/truck-driver-fined-for-u-turn-on-lien-khuong-prenn-expressway ### 2026-10-05: Hanoi car fire investigation targets potential arson Police in Gia Lam, Hanoi, are investigating a car fire near Vang Village communal house following suspicions of arson after a masked man was seen near the vehicle. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-car-fire-investigation-targets-potential-arson --- Cite as: Suspected vehicle arson incidents in Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/suspected-vehicle-arson-incidents-in-vietnam