Fire and explosion risk warning at markets in Vinh City during hot season

PV• July 13, 2020 15:09

(Baonghean.vn) - The tangled electrical wiring system, the degraded fire prevention items, the entrances and exits blocked by goods... these shortcomings pose a risk of fire and explosion at the markets in Vinh City during the hot season.

Vinh Ga Market is one of the oldest markets in Vinh City. Over time, many items of this market have deteriorated and do not ensure fire and explosion safety. In the photo: The kiosks at the main hall of Vinh Ga Market are shabby and old, with tangled electric wires running through them. Photo: PV

Around Vinh Railway Station market, there are many tarpaulins stretched by traders, connecting from one communal house to another, posing a potential risk of fire spreading in the event of a fire or explosion. Photo: PV

According to this trader, the electrical outlet near her kiosk has deteriorated, is seriously rusted, and often short-circuits and sparks, forcing her and her customers to flee many times. Although she has made a complaint to the market management board, it has not been replaced yet. Photo: PV

At Quan Lau market in Truong Thi ward, the infrastructure has seriously degraded. In the photo: The corrugated iron roof at Quan Lau market is old and full of holes. In the hot season, the temperature rises, making the stalls sweltering hot. Photo: PV

The tangled electrical wiring system, unscientifically connected, causes a high risk of electrical short circuit at Quan Lau market. Photo: PV

Mr. Duong Xuan Dat - Head of the Quan Lau Market Management Team said: The electricity network at the market has been severely damaged, the main power outlet is also old and rusty, so the risk of fire and explosion is present, the Management Team has made a recommendation to the superiors for a solution. Photo: PV

At Vinh market, the aisles are blocked, especially the fabric area. According to regulations, the distance between kiosks must be 2m, however, according to PV's observation, this distance is currently less than 1m due to encroachment of goods. Photo: PV

Firefighting equipment was also covered by merchants' goods. Photo: PV

Behind the main hall of Vinh market, the entrance and exit have also been turned into a parking lot, despite the no-entry signs. This makes escape difficult in case of fire or explosion. Photo: PV

In fact, in recent years, fires have occurred in markets in Vinh City, causing significant economic losses to small traders. Therefore, fire prevention and fighting at markets should be given top priority during this hot season. In the photo: Firefighting forces at Vinh market in 2018. Photo: PV