Prime Minister inspects scene, visits Bach Mai Hospital to visit victims of apartment fire

At noon on September 13, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the scene and Bach Mai Hospital to visit the victims of the particularly serious apartment fire that occurred in Thanh Xuan District ( Hanoi ).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh personally visited the scene of the mini apartment fire in Khuong Dinh Ward, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi.

The Prime Minister directly inspected the scene of the mini apartment fire in Khuong Dinh Ward. Photo: DINH HUY

The Prime Minister entered the burned house and directly discussed with the authorities. Photo: NHU Y

At the scene, the Prime Minister visited the people and relatives of the victims of the fire. At the same time, he listened to reports from the leaders of Hanoi City and the authorities.

The Prime Minister requested to immediately handle remaining issues such as surveys and the victims' family circumstances to provide timely economic and spiritual support.

The Prime Minister also requested that those who are injured must mobilize forces to treat them at all costs, and review to provide support for each household and each person.

For fire prevention and fighting, it is necessary to ensure the correct principles, only those things that are flexible under the conditions can be flexible.

"For example, there must be an exit here. A high-rise building like this, building 10 floors like a mini apartment building without any exit, 45 households without any exit is not allowed, in principle it is not allowed," the Prime Minister emphasized and said that through this, lessons must be learned and Hanoi City needs to inspect the facilities.

This afternoon, the Prime Minister also visited Bach Mai Hospital to visit the victims of the fire. Photo: DINH TRUONG

After inspecting the scene, the Prime Minister and his delegation visited Bach Mai Hospital to check on the health status, visit and encourage patients being treated there.

Earlier that morning, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang to the scene to direct the handling of the fire's consequences.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also signed an official dispatch requesting to remedy the fire last night.

The telegram sent to the Minister of Public Security and the Chairmen of the People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities stated: at about 11:22 p.m. on September 12, a serious fire broke out at a mini apartment building (9 floors and 1 attic) in lane 29/70, Khuong Ha street, Thanh Xuan district, causing extremely serious consequences, with many casualties.

The Prime Minister directly inspected the scene. Photo: DINH HUY

On behalf of the Government, the Prime Minister sent his condolences to the relatives and family of the victim. The Prime Minister requested the Hanoi People's Committee to direct the organization of thoughtful visits, timely encouragement, and material and spiritual support to the victim's family.

Prime Minister inspects Khuong Dinh Ward, Thanh Xuan District. Photo: DINH HUY

Closely coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security to direct functional forces to focus on overcoming the consequences, promptly investigate the cause of the fire, clarify the responsibilities of related organizations and individuals; strictly handle violations (if any) according to the provisions of law.

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