Man in Nghe An dies of suspected smoke inhalation while burning fields
(Baonghean.vn) - A man living in Thai Hoa town (Nghe An) died while burning his fields, suspected of being due to smoke inhalation.
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The road leading to Mr. Dang Thai Son's field. Photo: Dam Thuy |
At 12 noon on June 10, residents of Le Loi block, Quang Tien ward, Thai Hoa town discovered Mr. Dang Thai Son, born in 1965, dead right on his family's field.
Previously, on the afternoon of June 9, Mr. Dang Thai Son and his wife, Ms. Dao Thi Thuan - residing in Le Loi block, Quang Tien ward, Thai Hoa town, went to burn fields.
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The things Mr. Son brings to work. Photo: Dam Thuy |
In the evening, the wife went home first to cook, while Mr. Son stayed behind to continue working. However, late at night, the family still did not see Mr. Son return. They thought he had gone to visit some friends, was tired from drinking, and stayed behind; however, when they called him, he did not answer the phone.
At around 12 noon on June 10, people discovered Mr. Son lying dead in the field.
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The field was cleared and burned clean by Mr. Son. Photo: Dam Thuy |
According to authorities, Mr. Son may have become dizzy while burning his fields, fell down, and died of smoke inhalation.
This heartbreaking incident is a warning to people in the process of burning fields during the hot season.