The PM asked the People’s Committee of Hanoi and functional units to quickly visit and offer condolences to families of the victims, coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security to determine the fire's origin and cause, deal with consequences and individuals involved, and strictly handle wrongdoings (if have) in line with legal regulations.
He highly appreciated the units and local residents who actively participated in fighting the fire and supported those in the deadly blaze.
He then paid a visit to persons who were injured at the fire and were being treated at Bach Mai Hospital.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the evening of September 13 visits the victims and the site of the tragic fire at a mini apartment building in the capital city of Hanoi. (Photo: SGGP)
This morning, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang and Secretary of the Party Committee of Hanoi Dinh Tien Dung inspected the site of the apartment building fire and had a working session on giving guidance for rescue operations and investigation of fire-related incidents.
According to the Department of Public Security of Hanoi, 56 people have died in a fire that started at 11 p.m., at a mini apartment building in a small alley off Khuong Ha Street in Thanh Xuan District. Other 37 people were injured in the blaze.
The Investigation Agency under the Hanoi Police Department issued a warrant to prosecute and temporarily detained Nghiem Quang Minh, 44, owner of the building for “Violating regulations on fire prevention and fighting”.
The PM visits persons who were injured at fires and were being treated at Bach Mai Hospital. (Photo: SGGP)
At the scene (Photo: SGGP)
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PM Pham Minh Chinh highly appreciated the units and local residents who actively participated in fighting the fire and supported those in the deadly blaze. (Photo: SGGP)
Secretary of the Party Committee of Hanoi Dinh Tien Dung inspects the site of the apartment building fire. (Photo: SGGP)
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang (C) holds a working session with the functional unis on giving guidance for rescue operations and investigation of fire-related incidents. (Photo: SGGP)
Nghiem Quang Minh, 44, owner of the building (Photo: SGGP)
By staff writers – Translated by Kim Khanh