Hidden fire hazards at Vinh Market
(Baonghean.vn) - The hot season is approaching, but fire prevention and control at Vinh Market is being neglected. Fire escape routes are blocked by goods, and many firefighting vehicles are damaged.
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| Vinh Market is the busiest shopping center in Vinh City. However, several areas of the market pose significant fire hazards. The eastern section of Vinh Market is home to numerous stalls selling silk fabrics, which are highly flammable and easily spread fire. What's particularly concerning is that vendors often pile their goods up, blocking the walkways. (Photo: QA) |
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| A walkway at the Dong Market in Vinh is crammed with goods; if a fire or explosion occurs, the chances of escape are very low. Photo: QA |
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| The place where fire-fighting equipment is kept has also become a place for vendors to hang their personal belongings. Photo: QA |
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| Many fire extinguisher boxes on the 3rd floor of Vinh Market are not equipped with fire extinguishers. Photo: HH |
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| Several incinerators for burning votive paper are located in the corridors of Vinh Market. Photo: HH |
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| The walkway from the East Pavilion of Vinh Market to the main pavilion is also completely blocked by goods. The situation where many vendors outside the market encroach on the walkway to set up their stalls has caused much resentment among vendors inside the market. Furthermore, in the event of a fire or explosion, it would obstruct the escape route. (Photo: PV) |
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| The staircase leading up to Vinh Market has also been turned into a place for stacking goods. Photo: HH |
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| The temple on the west side of Vinh Market has been dilapidated for a long time and has not been renovated. Photo: HH |
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| In the area around the Western temple, various types of votive offerings hang suspended from one kiosk to another. Photo: PV |
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| The storage areas at Tay Market are cramped and filled with flammable materials such as styrofoam boxes, paper, and dry goods. In the past, Vinh Market has experienced numerous fires. After each fire, the vendors were left penniless. (Photo: PV) |
