Nghe An: Completely extinguished eucalyptus forest fire on Ban Co mountain

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The Forest Rangers are still counting and measuring at the scene, so there are no statistics on the area of ​​forest damaged. The cause of the fire is being actively investigated by the authorities.

The scene of the fire on Ban Co mountain (Quynh Phu commune, Nghe An ) on the night of June 30. (Photo: Xuan Tien/VNA)

Mr. Hoang Dang Phuc, Deputy Head of the Quynh Luu-Hoang Mai Forest Protection Department (Nghe An) said that regarding the eucalyptus forest fire on Ban Co mountain at Lach Quen estuary (Quynh Phu commune) that occurred on the evening of June 30, with the efforts of the participating firefighting forces, about 5 hours later, the fire was controlled and completely extinguished.

According to Mr. Phuc, the Forest Rangers are still counting and measuring at the scene, so there are no statistics on the damaged forest area. The cause of the fire is being actively investigated by the authorities.

After the fire was extinguished, local authorities and functional forces (Police, Forest Rangers, Border Guards of Quynh Thuan Border Post) maintained forces to continue to keep watch, to prevent the fire from the ground cover from flaring up again.

As reported by VNA, at around 6 p.m. on June 30, many people living near the foot of Ban Co Mountain (also known as Big Mountain) suddenly discovered a fire breaking out in the eucalyptus forest at the foot and back of the mountain, quickly spreading.

Upon receiving information about the incident, hundreds of people from functional forces (Police, Border Guard, militia, fire force) and local people were directly present at the scene, divided into teams, deployed vehicles to extinguish the fire, and cleared firebreaks to prevent the fire from spreading.

However, due to the forest area being mainly eucalyptus trees, hot and dry weather, low humidity in the forest, thick undergrowth, rugged terrain making it difficult to move at night and in the smoke; Ban Co mountain is located next to Lach Quen estuary, so strong sea winds make firefighting difficult.

At around 11:30 p.m. the same day, the fire was completely controlled and extinguished, preventing it from spreading to the adjacent pine forest on the other side of Ban Co mountain.

According to the Quynh Phu commune government, the Ban Co mountain area has about 30 hectares of eucalyptus and pine forests, which are assessed by experts as one of the key areas with a high risk of fire during the long hot and dry season.

Every year, especially at the peak of the hot season, local authorities and the Forestry Department mobilize forces to collect vegetation; propagate and mobilize people to raise their vigilance, awareness and responsibility to protect forests; minimize illegal clearing and burning of vegetation, aiming to protect the safety of forest areas./.

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