Wood drying kiln fire at forest products processing factory
(Baonghean.vn) - At around 6:00 p.m. on February 7, a fire broke out at the Forest Products Processing Enterprise in Hoa Hieu Ward, Thai Hoa Town.
According to some witnesses, at around 6:00 p.m. on February 7, fire and black smoke broke out fiercely at the wood drying kiln area of the Forest Products Processing Enterprise located in Hoa Hieu ward.
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Because the wood drying kiln door was narrow, the fire department had to use an excavator to break it down. Photo: Minh Thai |
Upon receiving the news, Fire Police Team No. 3 stationed in Thai Hoa town mobilized 100% of its forces and vehicles to the scene to put out the fire.
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Fire Police No. 3 participates in fire fighting. Photo: Minh Thai |
The difficulty in approaching the fire was that the door of the wood drying kiln was too narrow, making it difficult to use a hose to spray water directly onto the burning wood area.
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Focus on extinguishing the embers once the wood is removed from the kiln. Photo: Minh Thai |
Therefore, the fire brigade mobilized more excavators and other forces to break down the wall of the drying kiln to put out the fire. After nearly 2 hours of firefighting, the fire was extinguished.
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Using a wood scraper in the furnace and a water hose at the same time. Photo: Minh Thai |
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire and assessing property damage.
However, according to the reporter's records, about 20m2The wood that was in the process of drying was completely burned by the fire./.