The case of 4 grandchildren who died due to fire: Revealing a call for help for their son, neighbors recounted the catastrophic event

Recently, information about a big fire that claimed the lives of 4 grandparents in a 3-storey house in Quang Trung ward, Ha Dong district, Hanoi is causing a lot of mourning for the society.

According to information from the City People's Committee. Hanoi, at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13, a fire broke out at a 3-storey house on Thanh Cong street (Quang Trung ward, Ha Dong district, Hanoi), causing serious consequences, killing 4 people and leaving 4 people dead. 1 person was injured.

Residents who witnessed the incident said that at the time of the fire, they saw a burning smell and smoke coming from the house. People around shouted and reported to the Fire Department.

Upon receiving the news, the Information Center of the City Police Command. Hanoi has mobilized the Fire and Rescue Police Team of the Ha Dong District Police to coordinate with the Area 4 Fire and Rescue Team to mobilize 4 fire engines and dozens of officers and soldiers to the scene to put out the fire.

By 8:15 a.m. the same day, the fire was completely extinguished. During the rescue and rescue process, authorities determined that 5 people were injured in the fire.

4 victims were identified as Mrs. NTH (67 years old) and her children NMP (10 years old), NQMD (8 years old), NQMH (4 years old). The head of the household is Mr. Nguyen Quang Minh (40 years old) with burns to both hands. He is being treated at 103 Hospital. At the time of the fire, Mr. Minh's wife was at work and was not at home.

"At the time of the incident, their parents had just gone to work when a fire broke out. The three children at home were all about 10 years old. Due to their bad health, they died," said the leader of the Human Resources Committee. information ward. He also said that the fire likely started in the first floor area, then spread and rose up.

Information from the Hanoi City Police, the house with the problem has an area of 50m2, the construction area is about 40m2. The house is 3 floors high, a well-ventilated tum can escape to the next house and down. There is also an exit at the back of the house.

According to observation, the burned house was welded with an iron frame, sealed in front like a "tiger cage" to prevent theft. Many iron sections on the 2nd floor were cut by the functional forces to fight the fire. A representative of Quang Trung Ward People's Committee assessed that the iron fence "tiger cage" sealed the 2nd and 3rd floor facades of the house, causing difficulties in fire fighting.

"It is possible that the victim was trapped and could not find an exit in time, so a heartbreaking incident happened. Mrs. X. called to inform her son, but it was this call that took time to find a way out. First step. The cause of the incident was determined to be an electrical short. However, the specialized agencies will continue to clarify the relevant factors before making a final conclusion, "a representative of Quang Trung Ward People's Committee added.

Living about 100m away from the house on fire, and one of the first people to witness the incident, Ms. K. is still in shock.

"The time of the fire was around 7:44 am, at that time I was at the beginning of the alley when I discovered black smoke billowing out from the house No. 24. Everyone shouted for help, but the red flame spewed outside. making all attempts to approach the fire unsuccessful," said Ms. K.

Ms. K. also said that when she saw the bright red fire breaking out and black smoke billowing from the first floor to the upper floors, people were very alarmed. Many people have called 114 and also 113 to notify the police force to come rescue.

"At first, the smoke only came out on the first floor of the house but spread very quickly upwards, then the broken glass doors made an explosion", Ms. K. said.

And Mr. N., who lives 30m away from the burnt house, said that when he saw people shouting, he immediately ran to the burned house. At that time, the fire was burning red on the 2nd floor, everyone cheered to see who had a fire extinguisher to put out the fire.

"When we learned that there were still people trapped inside, we were very confused, but we couldn't do anything else," Mr. N. shared.

Immediately after receiving the information, Chairman of the City People's Committee. Hanoi Tran Sy Thanh directed the City Police to focus on fire fighting, rescue; Investigate the cause of the fire. At the same time, the Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee directed the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs and the People's Committee of Ha Dong District to urgently visit the victims' families, organize remedial measures, and stabilize people's lives. in the area.

It is known that after more than 3 hours of the fire, the scene of the house was strictly blocked by the police force. All roads to the house are corded by the functional forces and standing guard, people who are not on duty are not allowed to enter.

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