Two days and nights of hard work to put out the fire and save Hong Linh forest
(Baonghean.vn) - By noon today (June 29), the forest fire in Hong Linh (Ha Tinh) is under control. The biggest fire ever here has left thousands of people and forest rescuers exhausted. They have been wading through the sea of fire to save the forest for more than a day and a night.
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Nghi Xuan forest (Tinh) burned fiercely from 12 noon yesterday until noon today before being controlled. The fire was raging. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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Thousands of people, soldiers and other forces were mobilized to fight the fire. Despite the high mountains and rugged terrain, they did not fear danger as they approached the fire to protect the forest. |
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In harsh conditions, officers, soldiers and people had to rush in to put out the fire. |
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The fire was put out all afternoon and evening, but at 2am the fire flared up again. Ha Tinh had to ask Nghe An to mobilize more forces to rescue the forest. |
Clip: Quang An |
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As of this morning (June 29), the fire is still burning fiercely. Firefighters are still holding out steadfastly. |
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The vegetation was thick and smoke was billowing, but the soldiers and people still did not leave the battlefield. |
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This afternoon, the fire was controlled but it was still smoldering and could flare up at any time. |
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By noon today (June 29), the forest fire was under control. The hardship and fatigue of the forest rescuers were indescribable. They took the opportunity to drink water and have a quick lunch right on the mountain. The fire was temporarily under control, but in the hot and dry weather and harsh winds, the fire could flare up again at any time... |