(Baonghean.vn) -The Lam River's water level rose, and the massive flood swept away large quantities of wood and firewood from upstream. People in Thanh Chi commune (Thanh Chuong district) rushed to salvage the firewood during the storm.
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| Floodwaters carrying firewood from upstream often swirl around the Quánh ravine. Many people from Thanh Chi and Thanh An communes flock to this area to collect the firewood. |
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| Having gained "experience" from many rainy and stormy seasons, people in the area usually prepare a small bamboo boat for each household, which they use to collect firewood when the flood comes. The oars serve both as a boat and as a tool to pull the firewood along the river. |
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| Many families mobilized all their members, even bringing carts down to the river to collect firewood. |
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| Those with tools gathered firewood further out at sea, while those without tools stood near the shore and collected smaller branches. |
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| They waded through floodwaters to salvage firewood. |
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| During the flood season, rowing small boats out into the middle of the river to collect firewood carries considerable risks. |
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| Some people were lucky enough to salvage a large piece of wood. |
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| For the people of Thanh Chi, the flood season is also the season for collecting driftwood floating down the river. The riverbanks are overflowing with firewood and bustling with people. |
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| In just one morning, one household could collect 5-6 cartloads of firewood. Locals say, "Once you collect firewood from the flood, you'll have enough to burn for years!" |
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| A large quantity of firewood has been stockpiled along Provincial Road 533. |
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| Trucks rushed back home carrying firewood from the flood. |
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