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Trung Kinh blaze kills 14: Hanoi authorities uncover electrical fault

At a press conference held on June 26, Major General Nguyen Thanh Tung, Deputy Director of Hanoi City Police, revealed the findings of the investigation into the tragic fire at Trung Kinh, which resulted in the deaths of 14 people.

Da Lat fire claims lives of three siblings: Mother forgot to turn off gas stove

A tragic fire occurred in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, resulting in the deaths of three young children after their mother forgot to turn off the gas stove before going out.

Fatal fire in Da Lat: Three children die in locked house

A tragic fire broke out inside a locked house in Ward 7, Da Lat City (Lam Dong Province), resulting in the deaths of three children.

Historic Thuyen Lam Pagoda in Hue City damaged by fire

A fire broke out at Thuyen Lam Pagoda in Hue City late at night, resulting in the destruction of the main hall, which spans nearly 200 square meters and contains many valuable belongings.

Survey reveals Hanoi needs thousands of fire hydrants

A recent survey by the Hanoi police indicates that 30 districts in the city require the construction of nearly 10,200 additional fire hydrants, 1,673 water tanks, 848 water intakes, and water collection pits to enhance fire-fighting capabilities.

Prime Minister orders probe into fatal house fires in Hanoi and Bac Giang

On June 16, two consecutive house fires in Dinh Cong ward, Hoang Mai district (Hanoi), and Da Mai ward, Bac Giang city (Bac Giang) resulted in severe casualties, claiming the lives of seven people.

Hanoi fire: Four victims discovered in devastating house blaze

A tragic fire erupted on Dinh Cong Ha Street in Hanoi's Dinh Cong ward, Hoang Mai district, leading the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police force to uncover four bodies at the scene.

Blaze engulfs Tram Chim National Park in Dong Thap Province

A sprawling cajuput forest within Tram Chim National Park, located in Tam Nong district, Dong Thap province, is currently ablaze, emitting billows of smoke reaching hundreds of meters into the sky.

Fire hits Vietnamese market in Prague

A fire occurred at the Sapa shopping centre of Vietnamese in Prague in the early morning of June 10, destroying six stalls worth about 2 million CZK ( over 87,200 USD).

Fire breaks out in HCM City rental room, claiming one life

In the early hours of the morning, a devastating fire engulfed a rental room in Ho Chi Minh City, resulting in the tragic loss of one life.

Five people rescued from house fire in Hanoi

This is the latest in a series of fire in Hanoi, after an apartment fire in Trung Kinh claiming 14 lives on the night of May 24.

PM commended four people for saving lives in Hanoi deadly fire

In a letter of commendation to them, the PM said this is an extremely serious and heartbreaking incident, adding he was moved by the heroic acts by the men who got ladders and hammers to rescue the victims.

PM orders investigation into fire that killed 14 in Hanoi

The fire broke out just before 1am at a rented building in a narrow alleyway on Trung Kinh Street.

Boarding house fire leaves 14 dead in Hanoi, mostly students

At least 14 people were killed and three others were injured in a blaze at a house in an alley on Trung Kinh Street in Trung Hoa Ward of Hanoi’s Cau Giay District in the early morning of May 24.

Police extinguish bus fire in Hanoi street early morning

Police from Hai Ba Trung District and Hoan Kiem District extinguished a bus fire early Thursday morning on Nguyen Khoai Street, Hanoi.

Three die in Hai Phong house fire

Police in the northern city of Hai Phong are investigating a house fire which killed three people in Vinh Bao District early Thursday morning.

Fire claims four lives in Hanoi, PM orders investigation

A fire in the early hours of Monday morning claimed the lives of four people including two adults and two children in Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.

Three tourist boats destroyed in Quang Ninh fire

Three tourist boats were destroyed in a fire which spread while they were being anchored at a wharf in the northern province of Quang Ninh on Thursday evening.

Worst fires and explosions in Vietnam in 2023

The nation saw over 1,900 serious fire incidents between October 1, 2022, and September 30, killing a total of 144 people and injuring a further 113 others, including 93 major cases causing significant loss of life and property.

Overnight electric bike charging at Hanoi's mini apartment buildings banned

According to an official dispatch recently issued by the Hanoi authorities, mini apartment buildings should build proper electric bike charging stations and not allow overnight charging.