Khanh Hoa will issue safety warnings for people climbing Co Tien Mountain

Khanh Hoa will study measures to ensure safety for people climbing Co Tien Mountain, Nha Trang City, especially in the evening after the fire on January 10.

On January 11, Mr. Bui Danh Hai, Vice Chairman of Vinh Hoa Ward People's Committee, Nha Trang City, said that although the fire did not cause any casualties, the authorities will proactively control security and order on Co Tien Mountain.

"Some measures such as installing warning signs, restricting people from traveling at night... in the near future, the locality will ask for opinions from Nha Trang city leaders," said Mr. Hai.

The vegetation on Co Tien Mountain burned for several hours on the afternoon of January 10. At that time, 25 people camping and exercising on the mountain were assisted by authorities to find a way down the mountain safely. The fire was extinguished the following morning due to heavy rain.

Vegetation on Co Tien Mountain burned for hours on January 10. Photo: Nguyen Ka

According to Mr. Hai, most of the people who climb Co Tien Mountain are locals who come for exercise, explore and return during the day, some organize overnight camping. He said that "the movement of climbing Co Tien Mountain is a legitimate need of the people so the locality does not prohibit it".

A representative of the provincial Department of Tourism said that activities in the Co Tien mountain area are spontaneous, there are no tours or tourist routes, and no licensed services.

People climbing Fairy Mountain, Nha Trang City. Photo: Tay Hoa — People climbing Fairy Mountain, Nha Trang City. Photo: *Tay Hoa*

The leader of Nha Trang City Forest Protection Department said that there is no forest on Co Tien Mountain, mainly bushes, reeds, and dry ground cover. After the fire was extinguished, the unit used a flycam to determine the burned area and calculate the damage. Fire has not reappeared in this area for more than 3 years.

Fairy Mountain is located in the north of Nha Trang City, about 400 m high, with 3 adjacent peaks, resembling the figure of a woman with loose hair and looking up to the sky. This is an ideal camping spot for many people, from the top you can see the whole view of the coastal city.

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