Narrow, meandering alleys in Ho Chi Minh City host sleeping compartments as small as 2 square meters, posing severe fire and explosion risks with no viable escape routes.

Fire prevention and fighting efforts have been significantly enhanced in many areas of Hanoi following a tragic fire in a mini apartment in Thanh Xuân District last month, resulting in 56 deaths and 37 injuries.

The latest tragic fire that killed four people from the same family in Hanoi's Ha Dong District on Saturday has again raised concerns about these steel cages, known as a “tiger cage” or “bird’s nest”.

This decision follows the tragic deaths of three firefighters in a karaoke blaze on August 1, 2022, which renewed attention to fire safety measures in the city’s entertainment venues.

The business community was happy to hear that the Prime Minister has released urgent instructions requesting ministries, branches and localities to quickly solve  problems that are obstructing enterprises’ operations.

Many enterprises from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan (China) have complained that regulations on fire prevention and control are unreasonable.

During the 2016-2021 period, Hanoi recorded 2,961 fires and explosions, which killed 74 people and injured 133 others, causing damages worth nearly VND1 trillion.

Half a month after the karaoke parlor fire in Cau Giay District, the Hanoi People's Committee has asked districts to inspect all karaoke parlors and bars and handle violations.

Forest management officials in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang are now using a forest fire-warning software on their smartphones as part of fire-prevention and efficiency measures.

Heads of localities or establishments where fires cause serious consequences to people and property will have to take responsibility for any violations of fire prevention and control.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A tragic inferno swept through Hoa Phat Steel Complex in the province of Hai Duong on Monday, killing three workers and injuring one.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi will purchase helicopters for firefighting and other rescue operations at a relevant time, said an officer from the Ha Noi Police for Fire Prevention and Fighting (PFPF).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Five Laws on Land, Anti-Wastefulness, Bidding, Reception of Citizens and Anti-Fire will come into effect since July 1, 2014.

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