Lim forest fire in the border area of ​​Nghe An - Thanh Hoa

(Baonghean.vn) - At 10:00 a.m. on September 13, a forest fire broke out in the border area between Quynh Lap commune (Hoang Mai town) and Tinh Gia district (Thanh Hoa). Authorities mobilized nearly 100 people to participate in firefighting.

The fire originated from the forest area of ​​Hai Ha commune (Tinh Gia) and then quickly spread to the forest of Le Duy Nguyen enterprise in Quynh Lap commune, Hoang Mai town.

The burnt forest area is a 10-year-old ironwood forest. Photo: Thanh Thuy

Upon receiving the news, the Fire Prevention and Fighting Steering Committee of Hoang Mai town mobilized Forest Ranger units, Quynh Phuong Border Guard Station, Fire Police Department No. 4 and grassroots fire fighting forces of Quynh Loc and Quynh Lap communes to participate in fire fighting.

Authorities set up firebreaks. Photo: Thanh Thuy

Despite the complex terrain and hot weather, the fire broke out quickly, but authorities promptly built a firebreak to prevent the fire from spreading.

According to initial statistics, the burned forest area is nearly 1 hectare, mainly lim trees that are 10 years old.By 2:00 p.m. this afternoon, the fire was under control./.

Thanh Thuy