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At 11pm, the fire was still burning fiercely at Dun hill. Due to the hot weather, the fire spread quickly from Thanh Chuong district to the forest area of Nam Thai commune (Nam Dan district, Nghe An ). Hundreds of people from the police, army, militia and local people tried to control the fire.

From the scene, it can be seen that the forest fire spread near houses and a gas station on Highway 46A (Nam Thai Commune). Fire trucks and ambulances were on standby.

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Hundreds of people are trying to control the forest fire in Nam Dan. Photo: CTV

Mr. Nguyen Van Tinh said that the fire started in a pine forest in Thanh Khai commune (Thanh Chuong district), and spread to Nam Thai commune (Nam Dan district) this evening.

Hot weather at 42 - 43 degrees Celsius caused the fire to spread quickly, making it difficult for authorities to control the fire.

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The fire still burns at night. Photo: CTV

According to Nam Dan district leaders, about 300 people participated in extinguishing the fire. Currently, the firefighting force is both extinguishing the fire and implementing many plans such as building a firebreak to prevent the fire from spreading... People at the foot of the mountain are ready to evacuate to ensure the safety of their lives and property.