Hundreds of people stayed up all night to control the forest fire in Tuyen Quang

Initial estimates indicate that over 20 hectares of forest were damaged after a fire broke out in Nghiem Mountain, Hoang Khai Commune (Yen Son, Tuyen Quang) at noon on March 21.

Because the burned forest area was a bamboo forest with thick vegetation and dry weather, the fire spread widely, causing difficulties for rescue forces.

Forest fire at Nghiem mountain (Yen Son, Tuyen Quang).

Also on the evening of the fire, Mr. Nguyen The Giang, Vice Chairman of Tuyen Quang Provincial People's Committee, was present at the scene, directly directing the rescue forces.

As of 0:00 on March 22, more than 800 people participated in the rescue and created about 1,000 meters of runway to prevent the fire from spreading.

At around 5:30 a.m. on March 22, the fire at Nghiem Mountain continued to flare up within the fire barrier created by authorities.

Authorities worked all night to control the fire. However, the dry weather, dark nights, strong winds, and complex terrain made it difficult for the participating forces.

The officers and soldiers were exhausted.

Previously, at around 12:30 on March 21, a forest fire broke out in Nghiem mountain area, Hoang Khai commune (Yen Son, Tuyen Quang).

The cause of the fire is being investigated by authorities.

Video of the fire recorded by locals.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/hang-tram-nguoi-trang-dem-kiem-soat-dam-chay-rung-o-tuyen-quang-192250322003154165.htm