Large fire at a 2,000m2 plastic manufacturing company in Ho Chi Minh City, 1 person did not survive

A large fire broke out suddenly on the night of September 8 at a plastic manufacturing company in District 8, Ho Chi Minh City. HCMC has burned about 482m2 of area in the company of 2,000m2 with many foams and finished plastics.

According to information from Lao Dong newspaper, on the morning of September 9, the Police Department of Fire and Rescue (PC07) of Ho Chi Minh City Police said that it was clarifying a fire at Anh Dung Plastic Production Co., Ltd. on Ho Ngoc Lam Street, Ward 16, District 8 that caused one person to not survive.

Initially, the fire broke out at 11:23 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the company. Nearby residents tried to put out the fire on the spot but were unsuccessful.

The police had to mobilize 17 fire engines and dozens of fire fighters to the scene to deploy fire suppression and rescue work. Because the inside of the company contains many flammable materials, the fire burns violently, there is a risk of spreading to the adjacent area, the authorities have to divide many approaches to the fire. Many residents living nearby tried to move their belongings to a safe area.

After a while, the fire was completely extinguished by the authorities. The fire protection police promptly protected nearly 500m2 of the remaining area of the company and prevented the fire from spreading to surrounding houses.

However, the fire prevented one employee of the company from surviving. The victim was Mr. D.D.T., 57. A part of the 2000m2 factory and some finished foam and plastic products burned have not been estimated into money.

Currently, the cause and extent of the damage of the fire are being investigated and clarified.

Recently, in Ho Chi Minh City, there have been many fires in factories and factories, causing human and material damage, causing anxiety for many people. Not long ago, a fabric warehouse fire in Tan Phu district mobilized more than 50 police responders.

According to a source from the Labourer, on the morning of July 14, information from the Ho Chi Minh City Police Fire and Rescue Department (PC07) said that at about 21:00 on July 13, the rags warehouse on Huynh Thien Loc Street, Hoa Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District (HCMC) caught fire violently.

At this time, the warehouse was empty, many households living next door used mini fire extinguishers to put out the fire but failed. The fire broke out violently, engulfing the entire warehouse, 5 meters away more than 20 trucks and 7-16 seater cars were parked. The smell of chemicals wafts hazy in residential areas.

Living next to the warehouse, Mr. Hoang, 55, said it was raining at the time, when suddenly a flash of light like lightning hit the metal roof of the warehouse, causing a fire. "The fire broke out after only 1-2 minutes with many explosions," Hoang said.

Eight fire engines and more than 50 soldiers responded to the scene. Firefighters quickly pulled water cannons, zoned the fire to prevent it from spreading to cars, and others brought oxygen tanks to put out the fire.

By nearly 22h, the fire was under control, causing no casualties, but burning many properties and goods. Part of the warehouse collapsed.

Many fires occur in industrial parks and factories, causing great damage to people and property up to billions of VND, which is something no one wants. Most factories are usually self-contained. Even many rooms do not have windows, only large doors for exporting and importing goods. Because of this sealed structure, when a fire occurs, it is difficult for outsiders to detect.

Besides, the tools and chemicals inside the factory "fuel" the fire even more. By the time it was discovered, the fire may have gotten out of control.

Factories and factories often have a very large operating capacity. Power overload is a frequent occurrence. In addition, the phenomenon of short circuits and open transmission lines is often not detected in time.

The electrical short caused a fire in one location, then quickly spread to the whole factory. If not detected and handled quickly, the consequences are extremely serious.

Most factories have their own kitchens. It contains many flammable and explosive tools, using strong electricity. Gas leakage may occur. Cooking utensils often change the heat level continuously, easily leading to a short circuit.

The welding and firing machines in the factory are also a great risk of fire outbreak. Hot debris, flammable items that the worker does not notice can ignite at any time.

Factory fires come from many causes, most of which are caused by human production activities. Therefore, activities inside the factory need to be checked regularly, ensuring the safety of facilities and human life.

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