Da Nang: Fire in a 12-story apartment building, people panicked and fled the building

At about 2:15 p.m. on November 15, a fire broke out in an apartment on the 5th floor of Apartment 12T5 (Nai Hien Dong ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang city). Detecting smoke, people shouted and informed the authorities.

According to sources from Tien Phong newspaper, at 2:15 p.m. on November 15, a fire broke out in apartment building 12T5, Nai Hien Dong ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang city. At that time, fire suddenly erupted from the 5th floor of the apartment building. Detecting smoke, people shouted and informed the authorities.

Receiving the news, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Team, Son Tra District Police and the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department, City Police. Da Nang dispatched 4 fire engines, 1 specialized ladder truck and dozens of officers and soldiers to the scene to actively participate in fighting the fire.

After nearly 1 hour, the fire was controlled, many properties in the house were burned.

According to information from VTC News, residents said that at the time of the fire, the apartment owner and no family members were home, so there were no casualties.

Present at the scene, Mr. Hoang Son Tra, Chairman of the People's Committee of Son Tra District (Da Nang City) had a quick exchange. The fire was detected early and the fire prevention and rescue forces promptly controlled it. . However, according to Mr. Tra, there are a lot of residents' cars parked at the apartment complex, causing congestion and preventing fire engines from reaching and performing their duties.

It is known that this is the second time this apartment building has had a fire. Previously, in October 2018, this apartment building also had a fire. The cause of the fire is being investigated.

According to the City Police newspaper. Ho Chi Minh City, with its high population density and a series of high-rise buildings built close together, has always made the fire and explosion situation a concern. In recent times, many fires in apartments and high-rise buildings have made people confused and worried.

However, not everyone masters the knowledge of fire safety and rescue when living in apartments and high-rise buildings. Therefore, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police have instructed 9 escape skills when there is a fire or explosion in apartments and high-rise buildings. As follows:

1. Must find the emergency exit according to the lights or instructions.

2. If you have to go through fire or smoke, you must use a gas mask or blanket, clothes, or wet towel to cover your head and face.

3. When moving, you need to bend over and follow the wall.

4. When opening the door, check the temperature of the door to avoid letting the fire splash on you.

5. If the temperature is too high, find another escape route.

6. If there is no way out, run to the window or balcony to signal and call the Fire Police at 114.

7. You can use a piece of fabric or a rope ladder to climb down to the ground.

8. Do not jump from too high a floor to the ground without the guidance of rescuers.

9. Do not use the elevator when a fire occurs. To escape safely, you must escape using the stairs.

It is worth noting that each apartment building and high-rise building has a different architecture, so people need to carefully learn the emergency exit instructions every time they enter the building. This is also a "lifeline" for those who learn and master safety knowledge when a fire or explosion occurs.

In addition to mastering knowledge and escape skills, the Police also advise people to equip vehicles and equipment for fire prevention and rescue in apartments and high-rise buildings. Specifically, including:

Equip with fire and explosion prevention equipment such as installing fire protection systems, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers.

Equip emergency escape equipment such as ropes, rope ladders, and escape ropes to prevent unfortunate situations from occurring.

Regularly check and pay attention to locations where fires and explosions are likely to occur, such as electrical switches and electrical junctions.

Pay careful attention when using the soldering iron, doing electrical repairs or where there is a risk of electric discharge.

Regularly organize and participate in training sessions and instructions on how to handle incidents and how to use fire extinguishers to promptly respond to fires.

Always maintain vigilance and prevent fire and explosion in all situations.

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