Fire protection and prevention

People in Doc Lap residential area urgently dismantle "tiger cages" after the fire that killed 8 people

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HCMC - After the fire that killed 8 people, residents in Doc Lap residence are urgently dismantling the "tiger cages" that blocked the escape route, to ensure fire safety.

More than 1,500 fires and explosions in the first 5 months of the year killed 44 people

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The fire prevention and fighting force recorded that in the first 5 months of this year, there were more than 1,500 fires and explosions nationwide, killing 44 people and injuring 53 others.

Requesting the Hanoi Department of Construction to clarify responsibilities for delay in providing fire prevention and fighting consultation

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Hanoi - The City People's Committee assigned the Director of the Department of Construction to direct the organization to clarify the causes and responsibilities for the delay in advising the city to issue documents on fire prevention and fighting.

Hanoi Police direct strict handling of violations of fire prevention and fighting

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Hanoi - The leaders of the City Police requested the grassroots police force to strengthen inspection, review, and strictly handle violations of fire prevention and fighting.

People transform into firefighters at the People's Public Security event in Ho Chi Minh City

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HCMC - Many fire prevention and fighting and rescue experience activities took place in the series of events " Glory of the Vietnam People's Public Security".

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.

Many facilities must buy compulsory fire and explosion insurance from 1.7.2025

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Decree No. 105/2025/ND-CP clearly states that 44 facilities must purchase compulsory fire and explosion insurance from July 1, 2025.

Hanoi requires officials and civil servants not to use many devices in the same socket

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Hanoi - Heads of units disseminate 100% of cadres, workers and civil servants to strictly implement the work of ensuring fire safety.

Cases where people are required to buy fire and explosion insurance when building a house

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Decree 105/2025/ND-CP stipulates that apartment buildings with 5 floors or more or a total floor area of 1,000 m2 or more must purchase fire and explosion insurance.

Roadmap for handling facilities that do not ensure fire prevention and fighting

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From July 1, 2025, Decree No. 105/2025/ND-CP takes effect, specifically stipulating the handling roadmap for facilities that do not meet fire prevention and fighting requirements.

Using excavators to open a fire road in Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi

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Hanoi - A fire broke out at a warehouse on Phuc Dien Street, authorities had to mobilize excavators to clear a fire road.

Ho Chi Minh City stipulates that rental rooms must ensure a minimum of 4 m2 per person

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Ho Chi Minh City stipulates that rental rooms must ensure a minimum area of 4 m2/person, but does not apply extreme measures such as demolition or closure to avoid disruption.

Requesting landlords to open "tiger cages" to make emergency doors, cut off electricity and water if violating fire prevention and fighting

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Hanoi implements a peak period of urging 100% of landlords and household owners to correct fire prevention and fighting violations. If there is a deliberate violation, the operation will be resolutely suspended.

Suspend operations, cut off all electricity and water for boarding houses that do not ensure fire safety

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Hanoi implements a peak period of urging 100% of landlords and household owners to correct fire prevention and fighting violations. If there are intentional violations, the operation will be resolutely suspended.

18-storey building fire in Dong Da, Hanoi

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Hanoi - The fire broke out at an 18-storey building in Trung Liet ward, Dong Da district.