Deputy Prime Minister directs after house fire killed 3 people in Ho Chi Minh City

Minh Tâm |

HCMC - After the fire that killed 3 people, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh issued urgent instructions, requesting support for the victim's family and strengthening fire prevention and fighting.

After a serious fire at houses No. 66B and No. 66C on Mac Van Street, Xom Coi Ward, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City in the early morning of April 2, killing 3 people in a family, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh signed Official Dispatch No. 27/CD-TTg dated April 2, 2025, on behalf of the Government and the Prime Minister sending condolences to the relatives and families of the victims.

Hien truong vu chay tai Quan 8 khien 3 nguoi tu vong. Anh: Chan Phuc
The scene of the fire in District 8 that killed 3 people. Photo: Chan Phuc

The telegram was sent to the Minister of Public Security and Chairmen of the People's Committees of provinces and centrally run cities, especially Ho Chi Minh City, requesting:

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee organized visits, encouraged, and provided timely support to the victim's family, ensuring a stable life.

Closely coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security to investigate the cause of the fire and strictly handle violations (if any).

Lanh dao TPHCM tham hoi, dong vien gia dinh nan nhan trong vu chay o Quan 8. Anh: Vu Hoang
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Van Duoc visited and encouraged the family of the victim in the fire in District 8. Photo: Vu Hoang

The Ministry of Public Security and the People's Committees of provinces and cities continue to strictly implement instructions on fire prevention and fighting, especially Directive No. 01/CT-TTg dated January 3, 2023.

Improve the effectiveness of propaganda and guidance on fire prevention and fighting skills for people and facilities at high risk of fire and explosion.

Proactively plan to ensure fire safety, especially during the upcoming Hung Kings' Commemoration Day, April 30 and May 1.

Minh Tâm
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