Fire insurance

HH buildings in Linh Dam used to be "black spots" for fire prevention and fighting. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Compulsory purchase of fire and explosion insurance to increase responsibility, reduce risks

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From July 1, apartments and collective houses with 5 floors or more or a total floor area of 1,000m2 are required to buy fire insurance. This regulation aims to strengthen management of safety, fire prevention and fighting as well as increase the responsibility of owners.

Fine from VND 10,000,000 to VND 15,000,000 for one of the following acts: Buying compulsory fire and explosion insurance not equal to the compulsory fire and explosion insurance premium. Photo: Anh Tu

Fine for fire and explosion insurance violations from July 2025

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A reader with email trungthuxx@gmail.com asked: According to the new regulations, what is the fine for violating regulations on fire and explosion insurance?

Many facilities must buy compulsory fire and explosion insurance from July 1, 2025. Photo: Tri Minh

Spending 10,000 VND per day to buy fire and explosion insurance

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Some people consider buying fire and explosion insurance as an investment in safety. However, in reality, there are still many shortcomings that make this type of product not receive due attention.

The scene of the car fire, the driver jumped out to escape. Photo: Lam Hong

Driver found jumping out of burning car on Con O Pass

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Lam Dong – Authorities have found the driver of a burned-out car on Con O Pass after he jumped out of the car to avoid the fire.