Ha Tinh has forest fires, hundreds of people put out fires in the hot sun

In the afternoon of July 8, Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh, Head of the Forest Protection Department of Huong Son district (Ha Tinh province), said that there was a forest fire in the district.

Functional forces are trying to put out the fire - (Photo: Nhat Hao).

Hot sun, strong wind, fire extinguishing is difficult - (Photo: Nhat Hao).

According to the initial information, at about 11:30 am on July 8, in the area of ​​Nui Mountain in the territory of Son Chau Commune, Huong Son District, Ha Tinh, a forest fire appeared. Due to the hot sun and strong wind, forest fires quickly spread to the area of ​​Nui Nui peak. The burnt forest is defined as acacia and pine forest.

Receiving information, hundreds of police officers, soldiers, soldiers, militia, rangers and people were mobilized to put out the fire. In addition, many fire engines of Ha Tinh police force were dispatched to the scene to put out the fire. However, due to the hot sun and strong wind, the fire extinguishing faced many difficulties.

By nearly 14 o'clock, the fire was under control.

Causes of forest fires are being investigated and clarified by functional agencies.

Before that, due to prolonged heat, from June 28 to July 1, in the districts of Nghi Xuan, Duc Tho and Huong Son . in Ha Tinh, 12 forest fires occurred, causing over 267 hectares of forest to be burned. clean.