Local media reported on Wednesday, citing Hanoi police, that at least 30 people, including children, died due to a fire in a residential building in the Vietnamese capital. The official Vietnam News Agency stated that the fire broke out overnight in a nine-story building home to around 150 people, and it was contained by 2 AM (19:00 GMT). An officer from the Hanoi police, who spoke with Reuters, mentioned that the number of casualties is not final yet, refusing to provide further details. Television footage showed firefighting teams with their equipment at the scene while a thick column of black smoke rose from the building. The police indicated that an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire. A government statement revealed that Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the fire site on Wednesday and called for the completion of fire prevention measures in small residential buildings and densely populated areas.
30 People Killed in Building Fire in Vietnam
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