In the scorching sun, the forest fire watchmen ate bread and took a nap under the tree.
(Baonghean.vn) - Although the forest fire in Dien Loi commune, Dien Chau district (Nghe An) has been successfully controlled, the authorities still have to eat and stay at the scene to prevent the fire from breaking out again.
| Authorities eat and sleep on site while on duty in the middle of the forest. Clip: Quang An |
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| After 30 hours of fighting the fire, this morning, the authorities and people successfully controlled the forest fire in Dien Loi commune, Dien Chau district. This is the most dangerous, complicated and longest forest fire in the district in many years. Photo: Quang An |
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| After hours of rolling around in the heat and dust, smiles returned to the soldiers when the fire was completely extinguished. Photo: Quang An |
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| However, with the heat wave still lingering, provincial leaders have asked forces to continue to be on duty at the scene, especially in vulnerable areas, to prevent the fire from returning. In the photo: Militia and police forces of Dien Loi commune have lunch while watching the fire in the middle of the forest. Photo: Quang An |
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| The lunch menu was just dry bread, but it was the "best meal" the soldiers had in 2 days of fighting the fire. Photo: Quang An |
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| Straining to put out the fire in the scorching sun, everyone looked exhausted, their skin dark and sweaty. Photo: Quang An |
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| For the firefighting force, a good night's sleep is what everyone desires. However, they have to take turns napping to keep an eye out for the fire that can flare up again at any time. Photo: Quang An |
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| Mr. Tran Huu Nam, a militiaman in Dien Loi commune, confided: "I really want to sleep, but I keep tossing and turning because the wind is still blowing strong and the weather is still hot. Only when the danger of fire is over will we feel safe to return home...". Photo: Quang An |
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| To be able to take a few minutes of sleep, items such as helmets, masks, foam boards... are all used to block out the light. Photo: Quang An |
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| Moved by the spirit of self-sacrifice to save the forest, donors, volunteer groups, and youth forces in Nghe An brought food and drinks to serve the soldiers who continued to guard the forest fire. Photo: Quang An |