On the afternoon of January 19, at the press conference of the Hanoi People’s Committee, answering questions from press agencies related to the “mini apartment” fire that killed 56 people on Khuong Ha Street (Thanh Xuan, Ha City). Noi), Major General Nguyen Hong Ky – Deputy Director of Hanoi City Police said that immediately after the incident, Hanoi Police investigated, prosecuted and arrested the owner of this apartment building.
At the same time, Hanoi City Police have an investigation plan, determining all requirements and investigation tasks of the case.
Including a group of behaviors related to violations of construction order such as not being thoroughly inspected and handled. Regarding this group of acts, Hanoi City Police have recently conducted an investigation.
“Authorities have conducted classification to individualize the responsibilities and behaviors of individuals and groups that lead to violations” – Major General Nguyen Hong Ky said.
According to leaders of Hanoi City Police, the case is currently in the investigation stage. When the results are available, they will be announced to the public.
Hanoi City Police have identified a group of violations of construction order but have not been thoroughly inspected and handled. Photo: DV
In a previous heartbreaking development, the fire of a 9-storey mini apartment building on Khuong Ha street (Khuong Dinh, Thanh Xuan) on the night of September 12 and early morning of September 13, 2023, caused particularly serious consequences. . 56 people died, 37 people were injured are the numbers announced by the authorities after the fire.
Public opinion nationwide was extremely shocked and saddened by the heavy loss of both life and property in the fire. The police immediately intervened. On September 13, Nghiem Quang Minh (born 1979, residing in Hanoi City, owner of the apartment building where the fire occurred) was arrested for investigation on the crime of “Violating regulations on fire prevention.” fire fighting”.
According to documents obtained by Dan Viet, this mini apartment building was built with serious illegality. Thanh Xuan District People’s Committee has granted construction permit to Nghiem Quang Minh since 2015.
According to construction permit No. 89-2015/GPXD, dated March 11, 2021 signed by Vice Chairman of Thanh Xuan District People’s Committee Dang Hong Thai to Nghiem Quang Minh, the project is determined to be an individual house, the construction location is Built in Group 3, Cluster 4 (No. 37, alley 29/70 Khuong Ha Street), Khuong Dinh, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi City.
The construction area of the first floor (with mezzanine) is 167.4m2, construction density is 70%. The building has a height of 6 floors, the mezzanine and attic have technical space; Total construction floor area is 1165.9m2; The total height of the building is 20.2m (excluding stairs).
Nghiem Quang Minh – the owner of the apartment building where the fire occurred was arrested for investigation for “Violating fire prevention regulations”. Photo: CAHN
According to the data shown on the construction permit and reality, the mini apartment building where the fire occurred was built illegally from 6 floors to 9 floors, 1 tum; The construction density is not 70% as licensed but the entire area has been built.
Initial investigation results of Hanoi City Police also determined that the house where the fire occurred showed signs of serious violation of construction order and legal regulations on fire prevention and fighting.
On September 15, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung, on behalf of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, signed and issued an inspection decision when there were signs of violation with 3 party organizations: Thanh Xuan District Party Committee and Police Party Committee. Thanh Xuan district, Party Committee of Khuong Dinh ward, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi city, term 2015-2020 and 2020-2025.
The inspection when there are signs of violation of the above Party organizations is to clarify the responsibilities of leadership, direction, and implementation related to fire prevention and fighting in Thanh Xuan district.
The Hanoi Party Committee Inspection Committee will inspect, review, and handle according to regulations the party organizations and party members involved in the particularly serious fire at house number 37, alley 29/70, street. Khuong Ha.