Cháy rừng ở huyện vùng cao Nghệ An, hàng trăm người khẩn trương dập lửa
(Baonghean.vn) - The forest fire broke out at 10:00 a.m. on June 10, in Xieng Thu village, Chieu Luu commune, Ky Son district (Nghe An).
 Forest fire behind fields in Xieng Thu village, Chieu Luu commune, Ky Son district. Photo: Lu Phu |
Immediately after detecting the forest fire, Ky Son district mobilized functional forces such as the District Police Fire Prevention and Fighting Police, Forest Protection Department, District Military Command and people of Chieu Luu commune to participate in fighting the forest fire with nearly 100 people.
The burned forest area is regenerating forest, mainly bamboo trees.
Due to the hot weather and the rugged terrain of the fire area (the border area of Chieu Luu commune with Huu Lap and Bao Nam communes, Ky Son district), fire fighting is still facing many difficulties.
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| Forest fire in Xieng Thu village, Chieu Luu commune. Photo: Google Maps |
According to the authorities of Chieu Luu commune, the locality where the forest fire occurred, the initial cause of the fire was due to people burning fields.
The fire was not extinguished until 6:00 p.m. the same day.
| Clip of forest fire in Ky Son. Clip: Lu Phu |
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