Vietnam karaoke bar fire kills at least 32 people

The Guardian says The death toll from a fire that tore through a karaoke bar in southern Vietnam has risen to 32, state media have said.

The blaze engulfed the second floor of the building on Tuesday night, trapping customers and staff as dense smoke filled the staircase and blocked the emergency exit, reports said.

Many crowded on to a balcony to escape the flames, which spread quickly in the wooden interior, while others were forced to jump from the building, state media reported on Wednesday.

Vietnam’s prime minister, Pham Minh Chinh, on Wednesday ordered a further inspection of high-risk venues, especially karaoke bars.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/08/vietnam-karaoke-bar-fire-kills-at-least-32-people