Forest fires in Nghe An

Authorities are making efforts to reach and control a large-scale forest fire that has occurred in Thien Nhan commune (Nghe An province).

Responding to a reporter from VTC News online on the evening of June 21, the leader of Thien Nhan commune People's Committee ( Nghe An province ) confirmed that functional forces are making efforts to reach and control the forest fire in the area.

"Currently, we haven't been able to estimate the area affected by the fire. Due to the hot weather and strong winds, the fire broke out and spread rapidly. The area where the fire started had also been affected by a fire 5-7 years ago, so it is now mostly covered with weeds. Authorities are making efforts to control the fire to prevent it from spreading to neighboring areas , " informed the leader of Thien Nhan Commune People's Committee.

The forest in Thien Nhan commune is engulfed in a fierce fire. (Image taken from a video clip)

According to local residents, the fire broke out yesterday afternoon (June 20) and then spread rapidly. Despite the best efforts of the authorities, the fire has not yet been brought under control.

In recent days, central Vietnam has experienced a widespread heatwave, leading to a series of forest fires. This afternoon, residents discovered a forest fire in the Bản Mới area, Kim Ngân commune ( Quảng Trị province) and quickly reported it to the authorities.

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Immediately after receiving the information, Lang Ho Border Guard Station (Quang Tri Border Guard Command) mobilized 8 officers and soldiers to coordinate with military forces, police, forest rangers, forestry officials, local authorities, and residents to extinguish the fire.

By approximately 12:50 PM on the same day, the fire was largely under control. The affected area was about 1 hectare, mainly consisting of young acacia trees and undergrowth; no casualties were reported.

Subsequently, at approximately 1:30 PM on June 21st, the Ly Hoa Border Guard Station (Quang Tri province) received a report of a forest fire in the protected forest area of ​​Quy Thuan village, Dong Trach commune. The unit mobilized 20 officers and soldiers to coordinate with functional forces, local authorities, and residents to extinguish the fire.

By approximately 2:30 PM, the fire was completely brought under control, covering an area of ​​about 1,000 square meters, mainly consisting of undergrowth in the protected forest.

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Source: https://znews.vn/chay-rung-o-nghe-an-post1661763.html