The Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department (PCCC and CNCH), An Giang Provincial Police has just organized a fire fighting and rescue drill to ensure security, order and safety at the 1st An Giang Provincial Party Congress, term 2025 - 2030.
The drill aims to improve the ability to handle fire, explosion, incident, and accident situations; at the same time, practice coordination skills between forces in fire prevention and fighting and rescue, contributing to ensuring absolute safety for important political events of the province.
According to the hypothetical situation, there was an electrical short circuit on stage during the performance. The fire quickly spread to the fabric covers of the stage, creating a lot of toxic smoke and gas, covering the entire stage, the actors could not identify the escape routes.
At this time, there were about 300 people in the audience area, these people, when discovered the fire, panicked and jostled, trying to escape. About 200 people escaped through 6 escape gates to the safe area, while the remaining 10 people were trapped in the fire.
When the incident was discovered, the on-site fire prevention and fighting force quickly deployed fire fighting and rescue equipment. However, due to the fire developing rapidly and spreading, beyond control, many decorative items were destroyed, forcing the support of professional forces.
Immediately after receiving the report, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police of An Giang Province mobilized vehicles, deployed a fire fighting formation, searched and brought the trapped victims out safely, and at the same time controlled and completely extinguished the fire, preventing the fire from spreading.
Through the drill, officers and soldiers were strengthened in their professional skills, improved their proactiveness, and were ready to respond and handle arising situations promptly and effectively, maintaining security and order in the area.