Nationwide fire safety campaign launched

Following a series of major fires in at least three regions of the country in the past one month, authorities have decided to conduct a nationwide inspection of fire-fighting facilities in public venues, high-rise buildings and underground structures, the Ministry of Public Security said on its website yesterday.

The safety drive, which is scheduled to last till September, will also involve local departments, like the construction and health sectors, to ensure all structures meet the mandatory fire safety standards, the notice said.

Insulation materials, fire prevention measures, and fire-fighting equipment in all structures will also be reviewed, it said.