Nghe An warns of extremely dangerous forest fire risk
Forest fire risk warning in forest areas in Nghe An province from June 12 to June 19 from level III (high level) to level V (extremely dangerous level).
According to the forecast of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the weather in Nghe An from June 12, 2024 will be hot and extremely hot, with some places being especially extremely hot with the highest temperature commonly ranging from 36-39 degrees, some places above 39 degrees; low relative humidity, commonly from 45-55%. Warnings of heat waves that are likely to last for many days to come.
Due to the impact of hot weather and severe heat, especially severe in some places, combined with low humidity in the air, there is a very high risk of forest fires. The Steering Committee for the Sustainable Forestry Development Program of Nghe An Province, period 2021-2025, warns of forest fire levels in forest areas in Nghe An Province from June 12, 2024 to June 19, 2024: From level III - high level to level V - extremely dangerous level.
To proactively respond, limit and minimize damage caused by forest fires, the Steering Committee of the Provincial Sustainable Forestry Development Program, period 2021-2025, requests the People's Committees of districts, cities and towns; Forest rangers, forest owners and related agencies and units to focus on implementing a number of contents:
1. Strictly implement the provisions of: Decree No. 156/2018/ND-CP dated November 16, 2018; Telegram No. 31/CD-TTg dated April 4, 2024, Telegram No. 41/CD-TTg dated April 27, 2024, Telegram No. 43/CD-TTg dated May 1, 2024 of the Prime Minister on continuing to resolutely and effectively implement forest fire prevention and fighting measures nationwide; Telegram No. 13/CD-CT.UBND dated April 19, 2024, Telegram No. 17/CD-UBND dated May 16, 2024 of the People's Committee of Nghe An province on continuing to resolutely and effectively implement forest fire prevention and fighting measures in Nghe An province; Directive No. 08/CT-UBND dated March 27, 2024 of the People's Committee of Nghe An province on strengthening forest fire prevention and fighting measures in Nghe An province in 2024.
2. Implement forest fire warnings well at fire watchtowers in the province, monitor the forest fire warning information system of the Forestry Department. Do a good job of warning and forecasting forest fires early to local authorities, forest owners and people to raise vigilance, proactively deploy appropriate measures to prevent and fight forest fires.
3. Strengthen propaganda and education to raise awareness and responsibility in forest fire prevention and fighting. At the same time, inspect, urge and guide the control of people's use of fire in and near forests, especially slash-and-burn farming activities, temporarily stop using fire to treat vegetation; strictly handle acts of using fire that can cause forest fires during peak periods when the risk of forest fires is high.
4. Organize on-duty shifts, assign forces to be on duty 24/7 during hot weather; arrange checkpoints, patrol and guard in key areas prone to forest fires, strictly control people entering and exiting forest areas at high risk of fire (Hoang Thi Loan's tomb, King Mai Hac De's tomb, Quyet mountain forest park, Cuong temple area...); promptly detect fire spots, mobilize forces to participate in controlling and extinguishing forest fires in the shortest time, not allowing large fires to occur; strictly implement the reporting regime, ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness to serve the work of directing, operating and organizing forest fire prevention and fighting promptly and effectively.
5. Proactively and promptly review plans and solutions for forest fire prevention and fighting in the district with the motto "four on-site"; arrange forces, means, materials, and funding for forest fire prevention and fighting.
6. When a forest fire occurs, the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the District, City or Town People's Committee must be present at the scene to directly direct, mobilize forces, means, logistics and command fire fighting according to the approved plan. For forests near residential areas and warehouses, when a fire occurs, it is necessary to proactively have a plan to evacuate people from dangerous areas, and take measures to ensure the safety of people's lives and property and the forces participating in forest fire fighting.
7. After extinguishing the fire, local authorities are requested to direct relevant agencies to promptly investigate, determine the cause and perpetrator of the fire, and strictly handle violators in accordance with regulations./.
