(Baonghean.vn) - Fire prevention and firefighting efforts at markets in Nghe An province have faced numerous difficulties recently. Besides the fact that the markets were planned, designed, and built many years ago, their architecture and scale no longer meet the demands of market development, leading to overcrowding; another reason is the negligence and complacency of the people regarding fire prevention and control.
Here are some photos taken by Nghe An Newspaper reporters on October 3rd - National Fire Prevention and Fighting Day - at markets and supermarkets in Vinh City:
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| At Quang Trung market, a man is using a metal cutting machine right inside the market. |
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| Numerous electrical wires crisscross the dilapidated kiosks. If a short circuit were to occur, or sparks from the metal-cutting machine were to ignite a fire, the damage would undoubtedly be immeasurable. |
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| Quang Trung Market is already cramped, with vendors using the walkways to sell their goods, so if a fire breaks out, it will be very difficult to extinguish. |
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| The same situation is happening at Vinh Market, not just Quang Trung Market. The walkways, which were designed to be wide, are now less than 1 meter wide. The photo shows the walkway on the first floor. |
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| The second floor is in a similar condition. |
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| Thousands of people visit and shop at supermarkets every day, so if a fire were to break out, the encroachment of aisles with merchandise displays would create significant difficulties for firefighting and rescue efforts. |
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| The area for fire extinguishers at Vinh Train Station Market is also surrounded and "suffocated" by flammable goods. |
Canh Nam
