July 12, 2020 | 19:45 (GMT+7)
Over 200 troops help extinguish forest fire
PANO - Troops of Division 968 successfully stamped out a forest fire in Cam Thanh commune, Cam Lo district, Quang Tri province on July 11.
After receiving information about the blaze, about 200 troops from the division with specialized vehicles rushed to the scene.
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It is estimated that 7 hectares of the Melaleuca forest was burned out |
Due to the dry weather and strong wind, the blaze spread quickly and the firefighting forces had to try their best to extinguish the fire.
At 19:30 on the same day, the fire was under control, thanks to the great efforts of the military troops, local firefighters and people.
It is estimated that 7 hectares of the Melaleuca forest was burned out.
Translated by Song Anh