On 26/3, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Dai Thang signed a decision to present outstanding commendations to 7 individuals. These individuals demonstrated courage and prompt action, saving residents during a fire at alley 218 Linh Nam, Hoang Mai district.

Among the 7 recognized, 5 are citizens living and working in Hoang Mai ward, while two are officers from the Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue Police, under the Hanoi Police.

The honored citizens include Nguyen Le Tu (from Hung Yen), Nguyen Van Cuong (from Nghe An), Nguyen Tien Long (from Hanoi), Nguyen Van Dap, and Nguyen Van Nghia (both from Ninh Binh). All are either permanent or temporary residents of group 15, Linh Nam, Hoang Mai ward.

The police officers recognized are Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Tuan Anh, an officer with Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue Team Area 9, and Captain Nguyen Van Huy, an officer with Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue Team Area 12.

Captain Nguyen Van Huy, from Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue Team Area 12, safely rescued a victim after reaching the 6th floor of the house. *Photo: Duc Tri*

In addition to the Certificate of Merit from the Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee, each individual will receive a monetary reward equivalent to 4,5 times the basic salary, drawn from the City's Emulation and Commendation Fund.

Furthermore, the Hanoi People's Committee has submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister to award a Prime Minister's Certificate of Merit to Nguyen Van Dung, from Giao Thuy commune, Ninh Binh province.

Nguyen Van Dung has been proposed for a Prime Minister's Certificate of Merit. *Photo: Viet An*

The fire broke out around 17h50 on 24/3, originating from the 2nd floor of a 6-story house with one attic, located in alley 218 Linh Nam, Hoang Mai ward. 7 people became trapped inside as the staircase was engulfed in flames and smoke.

Nguyen Tien Long, the son-in-law of the homeowner, and Nguyen Van Dung were the first to climb onto the roof. They took turns breaking through the corrugated iron roof to evacuate the trapped individuals. Subsequently, Nguyen Le Tu, Nguyen Van Dap, Nguyen Van Cuong, and Nguyen Van Nghia arrived to provide support.

Simultaneously, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Tuan Anh and Captain Nguyen Van Huy donned oxygen tanks and moved inside, directly approaching the victims trapped on the 6th floor of the house.

Viet An - Vo Hai