Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City, southern Vietnam, say they have arrested two men who confessed to being responsible for a deadly fire that led to the deaths of at least sixty-one people at the city's international trade center on Tuesday. The police identified the two as welders who were working on a six-story building at the center. The police stated that the welding torch used by the two men accidentally ignited part of the nightclub's ceiling. The police reported that the two fled the building after failing to extinguish the fire. There is no news about a third welder who was working with them during the fire; police say he may have been killed in the blaze or may have hidden himself. Although the fire was accidental, the welders have been accused of violating regulations that could result in penalties of up to twelve years in prison.
Two Men Arrested for Accidental Arson in Vietnam
Two welders were arrested in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, after a fire they accidentally started resulted in at least sixty-one deaths. They fled the scene after failing to extinguish the flames, and a third welder is unaccounted for. This incident highlights safety regulation issues in construction and welding practices.
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Two welders arrested for accidental fire causing 61 deaths in Vietnam.
- Vietnamese authorities arrest two welders
- Vietnamese police accuse two welders
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The incident highlights safety regulations in construction and welding industries.
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