Big fire at Phat Tich mountain, fire broke out in the whole forest in Tien Du district, Bac Ninh

On the evening of January 9, a large fire broke out in the forest on the slopes of Phat Tich Mountain, Phat Tich Commune, Tien Du District, Bac Ninh Province. Currently, the authorities have controlled the fire and are focusing on extinguishing the embers to prevent the fire from spreading and investigating the cause of the fire.

On the evening of January 9, a large fire broke out in a forest located on Phat Tich Mountain, Phat Tich Commune, Tien Du District, Bac Ninh Province. Because the fire occurred halfway up the mountain, and was exposed to the dry northeast monsoon, it spread and burned fiercely. Upon receiving the fire alarm, the fire prevention and fighting police mobilized fire trucks to the scene, along with forest rangers and local residents, to promptly control the fire.

On the evening of January 9, a large fire broke out in the forest halfway up Phat Tich mountain, Phat Tich commune, Tien Du district, Bac Ninh province. Photo: MX

The fire was caught in the northeast monsoon, the dry forest had lots of dry leaves so it spread widely. Photo: MH

Fire trucks were mobilized to the scene to help control the forest fire on Phat Tich mountain. Photo: MX

Speaking to Dan Viet at 9:40 p.m., Mr. Nguyen Van Ngoc - Head of the Forestry Sub-Department (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Bac Ninh province) said that the fire has been handled and controlled by the authorities. "Currently, we are extinguishing the ashes to prevent the fire from spreading," said Mr. Ngoc.

"There is no rain this winter so the leaves are dry and falling, there are many leaves and branches so the risk of fire is high" - Mr. Ngoc said and informed that tomorrow morning the unit will measure and count the specific damage. Regarding the cause of the fire, Mr. Ngoc said that the unit will coordinate with the police force to investigate and clarify.

Source: https://danviet.vn/lua-bung-chay-lan-rong-o-khu-rung-tren-nui-phat-tich-tien-du-bac-ninh-20250109222017731.htm