The high number of fires during recent holidays have promptedauthorities to focus on preventive measures over the Lunar New Yearfestival (Tet).
Statistics from the Ministry ofPublic Security showed that over the three-day solar New Year holiday,more than 145 fires occurred, causing six deaths, five injuries andlosses of 31 billion VND (1.47 million USD).
Most occurred in private houses, and a handful spread through local markets.
Director of HCM City ’s Fire Fighting Police Department MajorGeneral Tran Trieu Duong said that factories are operating at maximumcapacity which means a higher risk of fires.
Lieutenant Colonel Dang Van Minh from Nha Trang City ’s FireFighting Police Department shared Duong’s opinion, and said that shoddyelectrics are a danger in many storage facilities.
Workers also continue to cook food and burn offerings in close proximity to flammable goods.
Households are at an increased risk of fires from flammabledecorations and increased cooking activities during Tet, he said.
The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs has askedlocalities to mobilise more forces to take preventive measures againstfires in factories, key projects and residential areas.
Action plans should be formed to minimise losses when fires occur, and forces should be on duty around the clock.
Knowledge about fire risks, prevention methods and emergency servicesneeds to be spread so relevant agencies could be informed and takeaction where necessary.
The public have also been told to check gas and electrical equipment.-VNA
Statistics from the Ministry ofPublic Security showed that over the three-day solar New Year holiday,more than 145 fires occurred, causing six deaths, five injuries andlosses of 31 billion VND (1.47 million USD).
Most occurred in private houses, and a handful spread through local markets.
Director of HCM City ’s Fire Fighting Police Department MajorGeneral Tran Trieu Duong said that factories are operating at maximumcapacity which means a higher risk of fires.
Lieutenant Colonel Dang Van Minh from Nha Trang City ’s FireFighting Police Department shared Duong’s opinion, and said that shoddyelectrics are a danger in many storage facilities.
Workers also continue to cook food and burn offerings in close proximity to flammable goods.
Households are at an increased risk of fires from flammabledecorations and increased cooking activities during Tet, he said.
The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs has askedlocalities to mobilise more forces to take preventive measures againstfires in factories, key projects and residential areas.
Action plans should be formed to minimise losses when fires occur, and forces should be on duty around the clock.
Knowledge about fire risks, prevention methods and emergency servicesneeds to be spread so relevant agencies could be informed and takeaction where necessary.
The public have also been told to check gas and electrical equipment.-VNA
