HCM City takes steps to ensure fire safety at apartment buildings, high-risesVietNamNet Bridge – Fire-fighting police in districts throughout HCM City are working with investors and managers of apartment buildings to strengthen fire-prevention measures at all high-rises and apartment buildings in the city, following a fire at the Carina Plaza apartment complex in District 8 that killed 13 people and injured 50 on March 23. The ministry has urged developers, builders and partners to follow technical standards for construction of apartment buildings. According to the department’s figures, seven apartment buildings in the city that do not follow fire-safety regulations have people living in them. Today, the committee is holding a conference on fire prevention and fighting at apartment buildings and high-rises. Fire-safety handbooks will be provided to all households in the city, especially in apartment buildings.