China Henan Foot Massage Parlor Fire Kills 6, Officials: Fire Control Room Unattended
A fire at a foot massage parlor in Lingbao City, Henan Province, China, killed 6 people. The China National Fire and Rescue Administration announced that the fire control room was unattended at the time of the fire, leading to a failure to respond to alarms, which caused the tragedy.
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Taipei, May 3rd (CNA) - A fire suddenly broke out at a foot massage parlor in Lingbao City, Henan Province, China, on the morning of the 2nd, killing 6 people. The China National Fire and Rescue Administration announced today that at the time of the fire, the foot massage parlor's fire control room was unattended, leading to no one handling the fire control system alarm when it sounded, causing this great disaster.
CCTV News reported that the China National Fire and Rescue Administration issued an accident notification in a short video through its WeChat public account "China Fire" this morning, mentioning the above information.
The China National Fire and Rescue Administration stated that according to regulations, fire control rooms in all Chinese government agencies, organizations, enterprises, and institutions should ensure 24-hour double shifts, and duty personnel must hold corresponding professional qualification certificates. Duty personnel are strictly prohibited from leaving their posts without authorization.
The administration mentioned that an unattended, unqualified, or unauthorized departure from post in a fire control room may not only result in fines but also administrative detention or even criminal liability in the event of a fire.
The Lingbao City Fire and Rescue Bureau of Henan Province reported on the 2nd that it received a report at 6:30 AM that day about a fire at the "Lanfeng" foot massage parlor in Lingbao City, with people trapped. Firefighting personnel arrived at the scene at 6:36 AM to begin rescue efforts, and the fire was extinguished at 6:56 AM. A total of 6 trapped individuals were found at the scene, but all died after being sent to the hospital for emergency treatment. In addition, 5 people were rescued without injury, and strong smoke traces were found at the scene. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation. (Editors: Chiu Kuo-chiang/Lu Chia-jung)
CCTV News reported that the China National Fire and Rescue Administration issued an accident notification in a short video through its WeChat public account "China Fire" this morning, mentioning the above information.
The China National Fire and Rescue Administration stated that according to regulations, fire control rooms in all Chinese government agencies, organizations, enterprises, and institutions should ensure 24-hour double shifts, and duty personnel must hold corresponding professional qualification certificates. Duty personnel are strictly prohibited from leaving their posts without authorization.
The administration mentioned that an unattended, unqualified, or unauthorized departure from post in a fire control room may not only result in fines but also administrative detention or even criminal liability in the event of a fire.
The Lingbao City Fire and Rescue Bureau of Henan Province reported on the 2nd that it received a report at 6:30 AM that day about a fire at the "Lanfeng" foot massage parlor in Lingbao City, with people trapped. Firefighting personnel arrived at the scene at 6:36 AM to begin rescue efforts, and the fire was extinguished at 6:56 AM. A total of 6 trapped individuals were found at the scene, but all died after being sent to the hospital for emergency treatment. In addition, 5 people were rescued without injury, and strong smoke traces were found at the scene. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation. (Editors: Chiu Kuo-chiang/Lu Chia-jung)