Hanoi Apartment Fire Claims Dozens of Lives, Leaves Over 50 Injured

A devastating fire erupted in a 10-story apartment block in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, resulting in numerous casualties. The blaze commenced shortly before midnight on Tuesday in the building's parking floor, which was densely populated with residents' motorcycles.

Witnesses reported the tragic incident, and official sources have confirmed the loss of many lives and injuries to over 50 individuals. Authorities have managed to rescue approximately 70 people, with 54 of them rushed to hospitals, including those who sadly lost their lives.

Describing the fire as "very serious," the official Vietnam News Agency reported that the blaze had been extinguished by Wednesday morning, though rescue efforts were ongoing to locate any survivors.

Accessing the building proved challenging for rescuers due to its location in a densely residential area of southwest Hanoi, nestled down a narrow alley. The lack of escape routes within the apartment complex posed a significant hurdle for victims trying to flee the fire.

This tragic incident occurred just one year after a fire in a three-story karaoke bar in Ho Chi Minh City's commercial center claimed the lives of 32 people, injuring 17 others. The owner of the karaoke bar faced charges related to breaching fire prevention regulations.

Vietnam has unfortunately witnessed several deadly fires in recent years, often occurring at entertainment venues such as popular karaoke bars.

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