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Deadly fire engulfs Saigon eatery, killing four including two children

A deadly fire broke out at around 4 a.m. on December 5 at a restaurant on Tran Hung Dao Street, in Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

Deadly house fire claims five lives in Hanoi’s Van Mieu neighborhood

A fire in a four-story house in Van Mieu ward, Hanoi, left five family members dead, highlighting challenges in fire access and prevention in tight urban spaces.

Tragic house fire in Hanoi kills family of four

A fire that broke out before dawn in Hanoi claimed the lives of a couple and their two young children.

Massive fire destroys hundreds of vehicles under Hanoi's Vinh Tuy Bridge

Authorities are investigating a blaze that engulfed a parking lot, leaving hundreds of vehicles burned to their frames.

Vietnam targets ‘tiger cage’ removal in fire safety crackdown

Authorities urge residents to dismantle iron cages obstructing evacuation routes.

HCM City apartment residents remove iron cages to improve fire safety

After a fatal blaze, residents join city efforts to dismantle iron barriers blocking emergency exits.

Fire risk rises in HCM City’s aging apartments as ‘tiger cages’ persist

A common sight in old buildings, iron-framed balconies provide security at the cost of safety, especially during fire emergencies.

Improper wiring ignites deadly HCM City apartment fire

The fire that killed eight people at the Doc Lap apartment complex in Phu Tho Hoa ward was caused by an electrical short circuit due to an improperly connected power line, local police said on July 8.

Eight dead in apartment fire in Ho Chi Minh City

Initial reports showed that the fire spread rapidly, trapping residents and causing panic. Attempts by local residents to extinguish the fire with handheld extinguishers were unsuccessful.

Fire at recycling plant kills four workers in Hung Yen

A blaze engulfed a scrap recycling workshop in Hung Yen’s Dong Mai craft village, killing four and injuring three.

Binh Duong spa fire started by man threatening wife with gasoline

A domestic argument turned dangerous after flames spread from a spilled fuel threat to multiple businesses.

Jealous rage leads to deadly arson attack at Saigon rental home

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested a man suspected of setting fire to a rental home in Thu Duc City, killing two people and seriously injuring another in a shocking crime rooted in jealousy.

Iron cages turn deadly traps in Hanoi fire tragedies

A representative from the Vietnam Fire and Rescue Association warned that in tube houses, residents should avoid installing "iron cages" or blocking escape routes with goods to ensure safety in the event of a fire.

Three killed in early morning Hanoi house fire

Three people died in a Hanoi house fire early this morning, as iron cages and narrow alleys prevented rescuers from reaching victims.

Fire breaks out at Ba Vi National Park, prompting emergency response

A major fire erupted at Ba Vi National Park in Hanoi, sending thick smoke into the air and alarming local residents on the evening of April 19.

Deadly house fire in Hanoi alley claims two lives

A fire tore through a home in a narrow alley in Trung Liet, Hanoi, killing two and injuring none as three others made a narrow escape.

Deputy PM orders urgent probe into deadly house fire in Tien Giang

Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh has called for an urgent investigation into a house fire in Tien Giang that killed four family members, while extending condolences and directing support.

Ho Chi Minh City house fire leaves 3 dead, victims' identities confirmed

Fire at a District 8 residence kills a man, woman, and her young son; investigation underway.

Hanoi mini apartment fire: Building owner sentenced to 12 years in prison

The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced mini apartment owner Nghiem Quang Minh to 12 years in prison for fire safety violations that led to 56 deaths, while several officials received prison terms for negligence.

Truck fire on HCMC - Long Thanh Expressway triggers 5km traffic congestion

A truck fire on the HCMC - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway caused heavy traffic congestion. Firefighters extinguished the blaze as authorities investigated the cause.