Firefighters take part in a fire drill at the Da Nang Administrative Center with hundreds of participants in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, December 5, 2025. Photo: Thanh Nguyen
The drill simulated a fire on a 14th floor meeting room, with officials estimating about 1,200 people were in the building at the time.
Firefighters and building rescue teams guided approximately 1,100 people to safety and assisted several others who were injured or trapped by smoke.
Firefighters take part in a fire drill at the Da Nang Administrative Center with hundreds of participants in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, December 5, 2025. Photo: Thanh Nguyen
Multiple fire engines, rescue vehicles, and personnel were deployed, and the drill ended after about 10 minutes, with all participants accounted for and handed over to medical teams.
Officials said the exercise aimed to improve coordination, preparedness, and rapid response among government agencies and emergency services.
Firefighters take part in a fire drill at the Da Nang Administrative Center with hundreds of participants in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, December 5, 2025. Photo: Thanh Nguyen
Firefighters carry a person to safety during a fire drill at the Da Nang Administrative Center with hundreds of participants in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, December 5, 2025. Photo: Thanh Nguyen
