July 20, 2020 | 19:29 (GMT+7)
Troops help extinguish forest fire
PANO – Hundreds of troops of the armed forces in Da Nang city are working hard to contain a forest fire on Ham Vang mountain, Hoa Hiep Bac ward, Lien Chieu district.
After receiving information about the blaze at 14:15 on July 18, more than 220 troops with specialized vehicles collaborated with local firefighters and people to extinguish the fire.
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More than 220 troops with specialized vehicles collaborated with local firefighters and people to extinguish the fire. |
Due to the difficult terrain and hot weather, the blaze spread quickly and the firefighting forces had to try their best to extinguish the fire.
At 19:00 the same day, the fire was under control but it flared up again due to the wind and dry weather.
On July 19, the Military Command of Lien Chieu district mobilized 70 troops to get the fire under control and prevent it from spreading.
Translated by Song Anh