May 24, 2024
Midnight fire in Hanoi claims 14 lives
A midnight fire in Hanoi's Cau Giay District killed 14 people and injured 7. Despite being equipped with fire safety devices, the fire destroyed a house on Trung Kinh Street. An investigation is ongoing. Officials, including the Prime Minister, expressed condolences and provided financial aid to the victims' families. Lawmakers urged stricter fire safety enforcement for rental housing.