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Vietnam karaoke bar fire kills 13 | Vietnam karaoke bar fire kills 13 |
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A fire at a karaoke lounge in Vietnam has left 13 people dead, according to state media. | A fire at a karaoke lounge in Vietnam has left 13 people dead, according to state media. |
The blaze broke out at an eight-storey karaoke bar in the Cau Giay district of Hanoi on Tuesday afternoon. | The blaze broke out at an eight-storey karaoke bar in the Cau Giay district of Hanoi on Tuesday afternoon. |
It took fire-fighters five hours to put it out. Two police officers were injured during the operation. | It took fire-fighters five hours to put it out. Two police officers were injured during the operation. |
A guard told reporters that the fire was started by a sign board, and that staff tried to contain the flames but failed. | A guard told reporters that the fire was started by a sign board, and that staff tried to contain the flames but failed. |
The fire spread to three neighbouring buildings, burning a car and motorbikes on the street, online news outlet VnExpress reported. | |
Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered police to investigate the cause of the fire and punish anyone who broke the law. | Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered police to investigate the cause of the fire and punish anyone who broke the law. |
He also told local authorities to carry out fire safety inspections at karaoke lounges and restaurants. | He also told local authorities to carry out fire safety inspections at karaoke lounges and restaurants. |
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