As previously reported by Lao Dong newspaper, at 11:58 a.m. on July 25, the Command Information Center - Hanoi City Police received a report that a fire had occurred on the 12th floor of building E1, Nam Thang Long Urban Area (Ciputra), Phu Thuong Ward, Hanoi City.
After verification, the fire broke out in the storage area of household items, with a fire area of about 2 square meters. 47 residents were instructed by the authorities to escape safely.
To ensure fire prevention and fighting safety (PCCC), protect the safety of life and property for themselves and the community, Hanoi City Police recommends that people living in apartments and high-rise buildings should seriously implement fire prevention and fighting measures, as follows:
Do not arbitrarily expand, repair, or change the function of the apartment that affects the installed electrical system and fire protection equipment.
It is strictly forbidden to arrange items and items on corridors and stairs, do not block escape gates and elevator buffer rooms; ensure airy corridors and stairs for escape, and escape promptly when an incident occurs according to regulations.
turn off unnecessary electrical equipment when leaving the house or before going to bed; do not use poor quality, unknown electrical equipment.
Do not cook with coal stove or mini gas stove in the apartment, avoid the risk of leakage causing fire and explosion.
Proactively equip fire extinguishers and toxic masks in the family, leave them in easy-to-see and easy-to- remove places.
Regularly check the fire alarm and fire fighting system at the apartment, immediately report to the Management Board or the authorities if damage or loss of effectiveness is detected.
Actively participate in propaganda sessions, training, and fire prevention and fighting and rescue drills organized by the authorities to grasp fire prevention knowledge, skills in using fire fighting equipment and safe escape.
When detecting a fire, be calm and handle the "alarm call" - call 114 immediately - move along the evacuation route as instructed.
