Black smoke belches out of Vincom Dong Khoi. This happened just 2 weeks, after the Landmark 81, Vietnam’s tallest building on fire.
Black smoke belches out
Outside of Vincom Centre after building fire alarms activated
Fire Department Of District 1, HCMC responded to the alarm
According to a report on local media, a caller reported that smoke was coming from Elite Fitness Center at level 3 or 4 of the building and they quickly extinguished the fire. No one was injured.
Top Fire Safety Tips
What to do in case of a building fire
- Immediately pull the nearest fire alarm pull station as you exit the building.
- When evacuating the building, be sure to feel doors for heat before opening them to be sure there is no fire danger on the other side.
- If there is smoke in the air, stay low to the ground, especially your head, to reduce inhalation exposure. Keep on hand on the wall to prevent disorientation and crawl to the nearest exit.
- Once away and clear from danger, call your report contact and inform them of the fire.
- Go to your refuge area and await further instructions from emergency personnel.
Who to Contact in Case of a Fire
In order to ensure that the proper authorities are notified of a fire, when the opportunity arises once you are safe from imminent danger, call any of the following:
- Vietnam Fire and Rescue Police Department: 114
- Vietnam Emergency & Ambulance Services: 115
Fire Safety Precautions and Fire Systems Equipment
- Keep doorways, corridors and egress paths clear and unobstructed. Make sure that all electrical appliances and cords are in good condition. Do not overload electrical outlets. Use surge protected multi-outlet power strips and extension cords when necessary.
Never store flammable materials in your room or apartment. - Do not tamper with any fire system equipment such as smoke detectors, pull stations or fire extinguishers. Doing so is a criminal offense.
- Raising a false alarm is a criminal offense. It endangers the lives of the occupants and emergency personnel.
DON’T assume that a fire alarm is a test or burned microwave popcorn. Any alarm could be the result of a dangerous fire. DON’T waste time collecting personnel items. Take your keys and yourself to safety as soon as possible. DON’T use the elevators during a fire emergency; always use the stairs.