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Ho Chi Minh City house fire leaves 3 dead, victims' identities confirmed

Fire at a District 8 residence kills a man, woman, and her young son; investigation underway.

Hanoi mini apartment fire: Building owner sentenced to 12 years in prison

The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced mini apartment owner Nghiem Quang Minh to 12 years in prison for fire safety violations that led to 56 deaths, while several officials received prison terms for negligence.

Truck fire on HCMC - Long Thanh Expressway triggers 5km traffic congestion

A truck fire on the HCMC - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway caused heavy traffic congestion. Firefighters extinguished the blaze as authorities investigated the cause.

Hanoi court begins trial for deadly apartment fire tragedy

The Hanoi People's Court opened the first-instance trial on March 10, bringing 8 defendants to justice over the deadly fire that engulfed a nine-story mini apartment building on Khuong Ha street, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi on September 12, 2023.

Four injured in Mong Cai border gate fire, authorities investigate cause

A fire at Mong Cai International Border Gate in Quang Ninh injured four people, including a customs officer. Authorities are investigating the incident, which reportedly started when a traveler’s backpack caught fire.

Trial for Hanoi mini apartment fire that killed 56 to begin on March 10

Hanoi’s mini apartment fire trial begins March 10, with victims seeking 78 billion VND in damages for the tragedy that killed 56.

Centuries-old Ve Pagoda in Bac Giang destroyed in overnight fire

A massive fire engulfed Ve Pagoda in Bac Giang, reducing historic relics to ashes and causing irreversible cultural loss.

Vietnam reports 153 fire incidents over Tet holiday

During the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, Vietnam experienced 153 fire incidents, with electrical short circuits being the primary cause.

Hundreds mobilized to extinguish forest fire in Trang An World Heritage Site

A forest fire erupted on Phu Khong Mountain in the core zone of Trang An World Heritage Site, prompting an extensive firefighting operation that involved hundreds of locals and authorities.

Fire at Gia Lai pig farm kills 1,600 pigs, causes major losses

An electrical short circuit in a cooling system is suspected to have caused a fire at a Gia Lai pig farm, killing 1,600 pigs and causing nearly $270,000 in damages.

Two dead in a fire at a four-story rental house in Ho Chi Minh City

A fire engulfed a four-story building with 20 rental units in Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Binh District, killing two people and causing chaos during the morning commute.

Suspect admits to setting Hanoi karaoke fire that killed 11 people

Angered by a fight, Cao Van Hung allegedly doused a karaoke venue in Hanoi with gasoline and set it ablaze, resulting in 11 deaths.

Prime Minister orders strict action in Hanoi fire that killed 11

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered strict action and comprehensive support for victims after a café fire in Hanoi left 11 dead.

Suspect charged with murder following Hanoi café fire that killed 11

Hanoi police have arrested and charged a man with murder in connection with a devastating café fire that claimed 11 lives on December 18.

Pho Quang Temple’s heritage rescued following devastating fire

After a fire at the 800-year-old Pho Quang Temple, locals join efforts to clean and preserve a treasured Buddha altar.

Human remains found in abandoned bar following deadly fire two years ago

The karaoke bar has been vacant since a devastating fire claimed the lives of 32 people in 2022.

700 people battle 15-hour forest fire near historical site in Hai Duong

For 15 hours, 700 firefighters battled a fierce forest fire that threatened a historic shrine in Hai Duong, demonstrating effective emergency response near critical cultural landmarks.

Trung Kinh blaze kills 14: Hanoi authorities uncover electrical fault

At a press conference held on June 26, Major General Nguyen Thanh Tung, Deputy Director of Hanoi City Police, revealed the findings of the investigation into the tragic fire at Trung Kinh, which resulted in the deaths of 14 people.

Da Lat fire claims lives of three siblings: Mother forgot to turn off gas stove

A tragic fire occurred in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, resulting in the deaths of three young children after their mother forgot to turn off the gas stove before going out.

Fatal fire in Da Lat: Three children die in locked house

A tragic fire broke out inside a locked house in Ward 7, Da Lat City (Lam Dong Province), resulting in the deaths of three children.