Nghe An: Forest fire spreads, thousands of people carry water across hills to put out the fire

PV Group DNUM_CJZAGZCACA 16:45

(Baonghean.vn) - At around 3:30 p.m. this afternoon, June 29, a forest fire broke out in Dien Phu commune, Dien Chau district. The fire rose high from a pine hilltop. As of 6:30 p.m., thousands of officers, soldiers and people were present to urgently participate in extinguishing the forest fire.

The fire broke out in a pine forest in Dien Phu commune, Dien Chau district. Accordingly, the fire broke out in hamlet 15, Dien Phu commune, Dien Chau district. Dien Chau Forest Protection Department was present and mobilized local forces to respond. The fire area was a pine forest, located on the top of the mountain, so access was difficult.
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Fire scene. Clip: CTV

Dien Thanh Border Guard Station sent 22 officers and soldiers to the scene to coordinate with other forces, local authorities and people to put out the fire. In the photo: Forces build a runway to prevent the fire from spreading. Photo: Contributor

This new fire is close to the old fire; black smoke is increasingly covering the fire area. Photo: Quang An
The fire is mainly concentrated on the top of the mountain, the road to extinguish the fire is steep and bumpy, making it difficult for forces to move. Photo: Van Truong
With strong winds blowing, the fire broke out more fiercely. Photo: Quang An
Firefighters rushed to put out the fire regardless of the danger. Photo: Quang An
Mr. Tang Van Luyen - Chairman of Dien Chau District People's Committee said: As soon as receiving the information, the district mobilized all forces including police, militia, Dien Thanh Border Guard Station and about 1,000 people from 20 communes to Dien Phu commune to help save the forest. Photo: Quang An
The forces tried to put out the fire in the hot sun, even though they had been struggling to put out a forest fire two days earlier. Photo: Van Truong
Besides urgently extinguishing the fire, soldiers focused on building firebreaks to prevent the forest fire from spreading widely. Photo: Quang An
Logistics forces crossed mountains and climbed passes to bring drinking water to serve the firefighting work. As of 6:30 p.m. this afternoon, the fire was still not under control despite the efforts of thousands of people to participate in extinguishing the fire. Photo: Van Truong

Forces are straining to put out the fire. Clip: Quang An

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