Working all night to put out the fire and save 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.

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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, smoke and dust filled the air. Photo: Quang An
Upon receiving the news, the forces, despite having just strained 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 reclaim every piece of forest from the "fire". Photo: Quang An
Blowers were mobilized to the maximum to push back the fires. Photo: Quang An
However, due to strong winds, rugged terrain, and thick vegetation, firefighting was extremely difficult, with the direction of the fire constantly changing. 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 from the fire reached hundreds of degrees, making everyone shiver. Photo: Quang An
Logistics forces also worked through the night to supply food and drinks to the fire fighting force. 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 returning. Photo: Quang An


Clip of fire fighting to save pine forest. Clip: Quang An


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