A common sight in old buildings, iron-framed balconies provide security at the cost of safety, especially during fire emergencies.

The fire that killed eight people at the Doc Lap apartment complex in Phu Tho Hoa ward was caused by an electrical short circuit due to an improperly connected power line, local police said on July 8.

Initial reports showed that the fire spread rapidly, trapping residents and causing panic. Attempts by local residents to extinguish the fire with handheld extinguishers were unsuccessful.

A blaze engulfed a scrap recycling workshop in Hung Yen’s Dong Mai craft village, killing four and injuring three.

A domestic argument turned dangerous after flames spread from a spilled fuel threat to multiple businesses.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested a man suspected of setting fire to a rental home in Thu Duc City, killing two people and seriously injuring another in a shocking crime rooted in jealousy.

A representative from the Vietnam Fire and Rescue Association warned that in tube houses, residents should avoid installing "iron cages" or blocking escape routes with goods to ensure safety in the event of a fire.

Three people died in a Hanoi house fire early this morning, as iron cages and narrow alleys prevented rescuers from reaching victims.

A major fire erupted at Ba Vi National Park in Hanoi, sending thick smoke into the air and alarming local residents on the evening of April 19.

A fire tore through a home in a narrow alley in Trung Liet, Hanoi, killing two and injuring none as three others made a narrow escape.

Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh has called for an urgent investigation into a house fire in Tien Giang that killed four family members, while extending condolences and directing support.

Fire at a District 8 residence kills a man, woman, and her young son; investigation underway.

The Hanoi People’s Court sentenced mini apartment owner Nghiem Quang Minh to 12 years in prison for fire safety violations that led to 56 deaths, while several officials received prison terms for negligence.

A truck fire on the HCMC - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway caused heavy traffic congestion. Firefighters extinguished the blaze as authorities investigated the cause.

The Hanoi People's Court opened the first-instance trial on March 10, bringing 8 defendants to justice over the deadly fire that engulfed a nine-story mini apartment building on Khuong Ha street, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi on September 12, 2023.

A fire at Mong Cai International Border Gate in Quang Ninh injured four people, including a customs officer. Authorities are investigating the incident, which reportedly started when a traveler’s backpack caught fire.

Hanoi’s mini apartment fire trial begins March 10, with victims seeking 78 billion VND in damages for the tragedy that killed 56.

A massive fire engulfed Ve Pagoda in Bac Giang, reducing historic relics to ashes and causing irreversible cultural loss.

During the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, Vietnam experienced 153 fire incidents, with electrical short circuits being the primary cause.