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Hundreds flee as fire erupts at Ho Chi Minh City apartment

Hundreds flee as fire erupts at Ho Chi Minh City apartment

Smoke and flames were seen billowing from an apartment in the Akari 2 complex located in Binh Tan district, prompting an urgent evacuation of hundreds of residents in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Single-room housing grows increasingly expensive in Hanoi

Single-room housing grows increasingly expensive in Hanoi

Among house fire’s 14 dead, newlyweds’ families mourn

Among house fire’s 14 dead, newlyweds’ families mourn

14 killed in Hanoi house fire

14 killed in Hanoi house fire

A fire at a two-block house in Hanoi's Cau Giay District early on Friday has killed at least 14 people.
May 23, 2024 | 02:51 pm PT
Saigon apartment officials face 7-12 years in jail for deadly fire

Saigon apartment officials face 7-12 years in jail for deadly fire

The developer of Carina Plaza apartments faces trial for allegedly failing to comply with safety regulations that resulted in a fire which killed 13 people in 2018.
February 17, 2022 | 07:35 pm PT
Saigon apartment investor arrested month after deadly fire

Saigon apartment investor arrested month after deadly fire

The investor of Carina Plaza alleged failed to comply with regulations, resulting in a fire that killed 13 last month.
April 20, 2018 | 06:57 pm PT
One killed in apartment fire at Trump Tower in New York

One killed in apartment fire at Trump Tower in New York

The fire left one civilian dead, and four firefighters with minor injuries. 
April 7, 2018 | 06:11 pm PT
How the Carina blaze disaster unfolded in just 13 minutes

How the Carina blaze disaster unfolded in just 13 minutes

Investigators have concluded from security camera footage the cause of the fire was an accident, but safety questions need to be answered.
March 30, 2018 | 01:53 am PT
Police launch criminal probe into deadly fire at Saigon apartment building

Police launch criminal probe into deadly fire at Saigon apartment building

While the incident has been ruled an accident, anyone found responsible for the Carina Plaza fire may still face up to 12 years in jail.
March 26, 2018 | 05:17 pm PT
Angry residents complain to PM in wake of deadly Saigon fire

Angry residents complain to PM in wake of deadly Saigon fire

Nearly 500 people are asking for the investor to be punished for safety violations.
March 25, 2018 | 08:09 pm PT
Charred walls and horror remain from smoky apartment fire that killed 13 Vietnamese

Charred walls and horror remain from smoky apartment fire that killed 13 Vietnamese

‘I don't want to go up those black stairs.’
March 24, 2018 | 12:23 am PT
 
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