More than 1,000 people including firemen, police and soldiers in Ha Tinh province worked to stamp out a forest fire in Xuan Hong commune, Nghi Xuan district (Photo: VNA)Ha Tinh (VNA) - Forest fires broke out in several locations in the centralprovince of Ha Tinh on June 30, according to local authorities.
Phamm TienHung, Vice Chairman of the Nghi Xuan District People’s Committee, said by10.30am on June 30, a forest fire in Xuan Hong commune was controlled,though relevant forces were continuing to patrol the scene in case thefire re-occurs.
Due toprolonged hot dry weather together with strong winds, forest fireprevention in the province has been a challenge.
Forestfires also struck Son Ham, Son Trung and Son Le communes of Huong Son districton June 29 night. The first case appeared in Son Ham commune, and so far 20places have experienced fires in the district.
NguyenQuang Tho, Chairman of the Huong Son District People’s Committee, said twoforest fires happened in Son Trung and Son Le communes before dawn on June 30.The fire in Son Trung was put out whereas the fire in Son Le was still serious.
Thedistrict assigned more than 500 people to extinguish the fire, however,strong winds hamstrung their efforts. The fire spread to houses in Nam Sonvillage, forcing authorities to evacuate residents to safety.
Cam My communein Cam Xuyen district was also hit by a forest fire on June 29 night. The firewas temporarily controlled as of Saturday afternoon.
Previously,Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged the nation and authorities to strengthenmeasures to prevent and fight forest fires.
The hotand prolonged dry weather is forecast for the region throughout this weekand many forests are at high risk of fires.
The PMasked leaders of Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri,Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoaprovinces to implement urgent measures to prevent and fight forest fires.
He urgedfor adequate forces, facilities, supplies and funding, while maintaining 24/7supervision during the dry season to detect fires and mobilise forcesto extinguish forest fires quickly before they spread.
Thelocalities were also asked to be ready to evacuate people from dangerousareas when necessary, ensuring the safety of lives and property of the peopleand the State and strengthening communications to raise publicawareness in forest fire prevention.
Otherministries and agencies were also required to work with provinces and cities tostrengthen forest fire prevention and fighting.
TheVietnam Electricity Group (EVN) was told to work with local authorities andrelated agencies to ensure the absolute safety of the national electricitysystem and to avoid incidents that affect power supply.
Pressagencies were tasked with implementing communications on forest fireprevention and fighting, as well as promptly delivering information on warningsand forecasts of forest fires.-VNA
Phamm TienHung, Vice Chairman of the Nghi Xuan District People’s Committee, said by10.30am on June 30, a forest fire in Xuan Hong commune was controlled,though relevant forces were continuing to patrol the scene in case thefire re-occurs.
Due toprolonged hot dry weather together with strong winds, forest fireprevention in the province has been a challenge.
Forestfires also struck Son Ham, Son Trung and Son Le communes of Huong Son districton June 29 night. The first case appeared in Son Ham commune, and so far 20places have experienced fires in the district.
NguyenQuang Tho, Chairman of the Huong Son District People’s Committee, said twoforest fires happened in Son Trung and Son Le communes before dawn on June 30.The fire in Son Trung was put out whereas the fire in Son Le was still serious.
Thedistrict assigned more than 500 people to extinguish the fire, however,strong winds hamstrung their efforts. The fire spread to houses in Nam Sonvillage, forcing authorities to evacuate residents to safety.
Cam My communein Cam Xuyen district was also hit by a forest fire on June 29 night. The firewas temporarily controlled as of Saturday afternoon.
Previously,Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged the nation and authorities to strengthenmeasures to prevent and fight forest fires.
The hotand prolonged dry weather is forecast for the region throughout this weekand many forests are at high risk of fires.
The PMasked leaders of Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri,Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoaprovinces to implement urgent measures to prevent and fight forest fires.
He urgedfor adequate forces, facilities, supplies and funding, while maintaining 24/7supervision during the dry season to detect fires and mobilise forcesto extinguish forest fires quickly before they spread.
Thelocalities were also asked to be ready to evacuate people from dangerousareas when necessary, ensuring the safety of lives and property of the peopleand the State and strengthening communications to raise publicawareness in forest fire prevention.
Otherministries and agencies were also required to work with provinces and cities tostrengthen forest fire prevention and fighting.
TheVietnam Electricity Group (EVN) was told to work with local authorities andrelated agencies to ensure the absolute safety of the national electricitysystem and to avoid incidents that affect power supply.
Pressagencies were tasked with implementing communications on forest fireprevention and fighting, as well as promptly delivering information on warningsand forecasts of forest fires.-VNA
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