All night fire fighting, saving the burning pine forest in Nghe An

Quang An• June 30, 2020 07:15

(Baonghean.vn) - After 6 hours of fighting through the fire, fighting for every piece of forest all night, soldiers and people successfully controlled the dangerous forest fire in Dien An commune, Dien Chau district.

At 8:00 p.m. on June 29, a fire suddenly broke out in Hamlet 5, Dien An Commune, Dien Chau District. Due to strong winds and thick vegetation, the fire spread quickly, turning the sky red. Photo: Quang An

At the scene, thousands of pine trees were covered in flames and smoke filled the air. Photo: Quang An

Upon receiving the news, the paratroopers who had just strained their muscles to save Dien Phu forest on the afternoon of June 29, quickly arrived at the scene to put out the fire. Leaders of Nghe An Provincial Police and Dien Chau District leaders immediately went to the scene to directly direct the forest fire fighting work, with the highest goal of not letting the fire spread to other forest areas. Especially ensuring the safety of people's lives and property. Photo: Quang An

For 6 hours, thousands of people from the army, forest rangers, police, border guards, militia, firefighters and local people fought to snatch every piece of forest from the "fire". Photo: Quang An

Blowers were mobilized to fight the fires. Photo: Quang An

However, due to strong winds, rugged terrain, and thick layers of vegetation, firefighting efforts encountered numerous difficulties, with the fire constantly changing direction. Photo: Quang An

Hundreds of people had just finished fighting a forest fire in Dien Phu commune, nearly 10 km away, and without a break, rushed to the forest fire in Dien An commune. Photo: Quang An

There were times when the fire was so high that it engulfed the soldiers, the heat reaching hundreds of degrees made everyone shiver. Photo: Quang An

Logistics forces also worked through the night to supply food and drinks to the firefighters. Photo: Quang An

By around 2:30 a.m. on June 30, the fire in Dien An commune was completely contained. Many people fell asleep in the middle of the forest because they were so exhausted. However, they still took turns staying on guard to prevent the fire from coming back. Photo: Quang An