Huge fire breaks out in place famous for thrilling story of '4,000 tons of gold treasure'

TPO - The fire of about 2 hectares of forest in the Nui Tau area (Phuoc The commune, Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province) did not cause damage, did not affect or threaten the lives or property of households in the area.

TPO - The fire of about 2 hectares of forest in the Nui Tau area (Phuoc The commune, Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province) did not cause damage, did not affect or threaten the lives or property of households in the area.

On the morning of March 21, functional forces of Binh Thuan province continued to inspect and control the Nui Tau area (Phuoc The commune, Tuy Phong district) to prevent the fire from breaking out again.

Fire scene on the evening of March 20.

Previously, on the evening of March 20, a forest fire broke out at a Lagerstroemia hill near Tau mountain in Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province. The burned hill was located along National Highway 1A. According to records, many fire spots appeared on the hill.

At this time, there was a strong wind and many dry trees on the hill, so the fire spread quickly. In the dark, the fire spread widely, lighting up the entire hill and was easily visible from a distance. The fire police force, along with specialized vehicles and police forces, were present at the scene to deploy fire fighting.

Authorities on guard around the fire area.

On the morning of March 21, information from the authorities of Binh Thuan province said that the fire at Tau mountain, Tuy Phong district did not cause any human casualties, only burned the ground cover.

Firefighters have been working to put out the fire. By 11pm on March 20, the fire was completely extinguished. Images taken this morning at the scene show that the Lagerstroemia trees are still there.

The fire area is about 2 hectares, causing no damage, affecting or threatening the lives and property of households in the area.

Images recorded this morning at the scene show that the Lagerstroemia trees are still there.

Authorities continue to inspect and control this area to prevent the fire from re-igniting.

Currently, the fire prevention and fighting force and local authorities continue to inspect and control this area, not allowing the fire to flare up again.

The Nui Tau area was once famous for the thrilling story of a "4,000-ton treasure of gold", which was said to be mysteriously buried here.

Duy Quang

Source: https://tienphong.vn/chay-lon-o-noi-noi-tieng-voi-cau-chuyen-ly-ky-ve-kho-bau-4000-tan-vang-post1726797.tpo