Pine forest fire in Dien Loc (Dien Chau)
(Baonghean.vn) - After nearly two hours of intensive firefighting, authorities and local residents have basically brought the forest fire in Dien Loc commune, Dien Chau district under control.
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| The fire broke out behind a house in Hamlet 4, Dien Loc Commune, Dien Chau District. Photo: PV |
Upon discovering the fire, local residents raised the alarm and reported it to the local authorities. Authorities including the Dien Chau District Police, the Commune People's Committee, militia, youth union members, and a large number of residents from the surrounding hamlets arrived promptly to extinguish the flames.
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| Because it's a pine forest with undergrowth, the fire spread very quickly. Photo: PV |
Because this is a pine forest with easily flammable undergrowth, coupled with hot weather, extinguishing the fire has been very difficult.
Mr. Phan Huy Thanh, Chairman of the People's Committee of Dien Loc commune, said: After about 2 hours of effortfire fightingBy 4 PM, the fire was basically under control. However, local authorities are still directing forces to extinguish remaining embers and are on standby in case the fire reignites.
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| Although the fire was brought under control, authorities remained on standby to prevent it from reigniting. Photo: PV |
The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by the authorities. It is known that in 2020, there were also a series of forest fires in the communes of Dien Loc, Dien Loi, and Dien An in the district.Dien Chau.
