Prime Minister urges local authorities to step up efforts for fire prevention
Two fires in Hanoi and Bac Giang province killed seven people on Sunday.
Two fires in Hanoi and Bac Giang province killed seven people on Sunday.
Many of the capital's 4,500 alleys are extremely narrow, making fire scenes inaccessible to fire trucks.
The house was reportedly equipped with fire extinguishers and fire safety devices, as required by law.
Joint firefighting efforts have been inadequate, while inter-family fire safety groups have not performed as expected.