May 18, 2020 | 20:52 (GMT+7)
250 troops take part in extinguishing a forest fire in Kien Giang province
PANO – The Kien Giang provincial Military Command on May 16 successfully stamped out a forest fire in Son Binh hamlet, Nam Thai Son commune, Hon Dat district, Kien Giang province.
After being informed of a blaze at 14:00 on May 14, the command sent 250 troops with specialized vehicles to the scene They in collaboration with local firefighters and people, fight the fire.
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Troops, local firefighters and people put out the fire. |
Due to the dry weather, the blaze spread quickly and the firefighting forces had to create firebreaks to prevent the fire from spreading.
The fire was finally under control, thanks to great efforts of the military troops, local firefighters and people. It was estimated that 40 hectares of the cajuput forest were burned out.
Translated by Chung Anh