May 21, 2020 | 20:30 (GMT+7)
Troops help extinguish forest fire in Hai Phong
PANO - The Kien Thuy District’s Military Command successfully stamped out a forest fire in Tra Phuong Mountain, Thanh Son commune, KienThuy district, Hai Phong City on May 20.
After being informed of a blaze at 14:15, the command sent over 30 troops with specialized vehicles, in collaboration with local firefighters and people to extinguish the fire.
At 15:30 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 500 hectares of the forest were burned.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Translated by Chung Anh