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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.

Hanoi: Three people die in house fire

A woman and her two children have died after a fire broke out at their house in Hanoi's Thanh Tri District late Thursday afternoon.

Heroes battle flames for people’s safety

These firefighters are often called heroes for their spirit of readiness for combat, fearlessness, self-sacrifice even during times of peace.

One dead in HCM City house fire

One person has been killed after a fire broke out at a three-storey house in Thu Duc City in HCM City.

Hanoi spends VND9.2 billion on support for tragic fire victims

Hanoi's authorities have agreed to spend VND9.20 billion (USD383,333) to help the survivors and families of a recent tragic fire.

Short circuit of motor scooter behind tragic fire that killed 56 in Hanoi

the origin of the fire was concluded to be located in the area adjacent to the southern wall, approximately 2.3m from the eastern wall on the first floor.

Hanoi enhances fire prevention, control efforts after mini apartment blaze

Public concern has grown significantly regarding fire safety in tall apartment buildings due to evident lapses.

Nearly VND27 billion donated to Hanoi apartment fire

As much as VND26.50 billion has been donated to the survivors and families of a recent tragic apartment fire in Hanoi which left 56 dead and dozens of people injured.

NA Chairman offers incense to fire victims in fatal incident

A delegation of the National Assembly led by Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on Friday offered incense and observed a minute of silence in tribute to 56 victims in a fire at a mini apartment building in Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi in late September 12.

Foreign leaders send condolences over Hanoi tragic fire

Leaders of Laos, Venezuela, and Kazakhstan on September 15 sent condolences to Vietnamese leaders upon receiving news of a fire incident, which occurred in the late hours of September 12 night in Hanoi, causing significant loss of life and property.

All mini-apartment blocks to be checked after tragic fire

Local police are told to coordinate with relevant agencies to conduct inspections of fire safety for mini-apartments and accommodation establishments with a high density of people.

56 killed in mini apartment building fire in Hanoi

At least 56 people have been killed in a blaze at an apartment block in Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi.

Dozens killed and injured in Hanoi apartment fire

Dozens of residents were injured and killed in a blaze at a nine-storey apartment block in Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi on September 12 evening.

Two children die in HCM City house fire

Two children have died in a fire that broke out at their house in Go Vap District in HCM City early Monday morning.

Family of three killed in Hanoi fire

The three victims were a husband, 38, a wife, 33, and their seven-year-old daughter.

Two Vietnamese killed in Cambodia nightclub fire

Two Vietnamese were among eight found dead in a devastating night club fire in downtown capital Phnom Penh, Cambodia, last weekend.