National day of mourning

Just heard such an awful news from a friend in Phu Tho: there were many people died because of the firework warehouse explosion. Thousands of people were evacuated from the area to avoid smoke and toxic gases. It happened in the morning and lead to great devastation.

According to newspaper, at least 15 people have been identified dead and dozens of others were wounded, though my friend estimated the dead more than 100 people but the number was not fixed yet in reality. A classmate of her also had relatives died in the explosion and others must evacuate right away.

The police are still pursuing their investigation to seek the major reason which caused the explosion. However, the rescuers still could not have access to the explored firework warehouse just so they had no idea how many people are still trapped in. 

I can only feel pity for what they are suffering. Hopefully God up there would look down to save these innocent people because I greatly understand the agony of losing loved ones, especially family members. It sounds so terrible and painful that it is impossible to recover.

Suddenly I'm scared for no reason. Thinking of the blurring line between life and death drags my mood down to the bottom. Life is so short, just live it. 

Some people are fighting to survive every second out there. Meanwhile, there are others who still want to commit suicide because of broken relationships or unwanted life. How stupid of them!

Vietnam is holding two days of national mourning following the death of General Vo Nguyen Giap since yesterday. And today, it has become national day of mourning for the victims of the explosion. 

At New Year's eve 2014, firework displays will absolutely no longer be showed up on the night sky in Vietnam again. You know, the only firework factory in Vietnam is exploded at the moment and of course the consequences are still there.

*sigh*

Rest in peace.

Hal