September 14, 2023 | 21:04 (GMT+7)
Party leader sends sympathies to victims of mini apartment fire
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has expressed his sadness and deep sympathy over the huge human and asset losses caused by a fire at a mini apartment building in Hanoi late September 12 night.
In his letter sent to Hanoi’s Party organization, authorities and people, Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong extended his condolences to families of the victims.
He lauded efforts by relevant forces, local authorities to urgently rescue victims, and minimize human and property losses.
The Party chief requested more efforts to quickly overcome consequences, give priority to treating the injured, and have timely policies to help families of the victims soon stabilize the situation.
Hanoi city needs to seriously review and learn from this incident, he stressed, requiring municipal authorities to investigate and clarify responsibilities of relevant organizations and individuals, and strictly handle violations in accordance with the provisions of law.
He asked the Prime Minister to direct the strengthening of fire prevention and fighting throughout the country, and the provision of guidance and information on mass media so that people can increase vigilance and improve response to serious incidents of this nature.
Source: VNA