June 28, 2020 | 18:38 (GMT+7)
Troops extinguish forest fire in Nghe An
PANO – Over 1,200 troops of the Nghe An provincial Military Command took part in extinguishing a forest fire in Ru Bac Hill, Son Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district on June 27.
Previously, a forest fire broke out in Ru Bac Hill at 2:30 p.m. on June 26. After receiving the information, the local authorities mobilized troops of Regiment 764 and the Military Commands of Yen Thanh, Dien Chau, and Nghi Loc districts together with other forces to fight the fire.
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Troops of the Nghe An provincial Military Command extinguish the fire. (Photo: baonghean.vn) |
The fire in Son Thanh commune was finally put under control by 9:30 p.m. the same day. However, it spread to parts of Nghi Van commune (Nghi Loc district) and Dien Loi commune (Dien Chau district) due to dry weather and strong wind. Fortunately, it was controlled by local military forces and people by 5:00 p.m. June 27.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Translated by Song Anh