According to preliminary statistics, more than 4.5 hectares of forest burned in a fire that occurred on the evening of April 23 at Cau Mountain protection forest in Dong Sen hamlet, Dinh An commune, Dau Tieng district (Binh Duong province).
On April 24, the authorities of Binh Duong province announced that the forest fire in Cau Mountain (Dau Tieng protection forest, Binh Duong province) had been completely extinguished.
Through preliminary statistics, the burned forest area is more than 4.5 hectares.
Previously, on the evening of April 23, a forest fire broke out in Cau Mountain protection forest, Dong Sen hamlet, Dinh An commune, Dau Tieng district.
Authorities quickly responded, mobilizing people and vehicles to fight the fire. After nearly 4 hours, the fire was extinguished, but the burned forest area was about 4.5 hectares.
Currently, the authorities are using drones to control and review the situation, and fire prevention and fighting teams have also been strengthened to ensure readiness to respond quickly when emergency situations arise. unexpectedly happened.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
Cau Mountain Protection Forest covers an area of more than 3,600 hectares, plays an important role in protecting the environment and preventing erosion, and is also an important “green lung” for the surrounding area.
This is also a source of fresh air, helping to regulate the climate in neighboring areas such as Binh Duong, Tay Ninh and Ho Chi Minh City.
The Cau Mountain protection forest protection forces have also advised people to be vigilant to avoid similar unfortunate forest fires, because it is currently in the peak season of hot, dry weather, easily causing forest fires. .
Previously, Vietnam News Agency reported a warning about the risk of forest fires in Binh Duong province, which is becoming permanent due to prolonged hot and dry weather in the Southeast.
Although the province’s forest area is not large, the role of forests as “green lungs” to protect the environment and preserve resources is very important in the industrial capital of Binh Duong.
Binh Duong province currently has nearly 10,000 hectares of forest, mainly concentrated in Dau Tieng, Phu Giao and Bac Tan Uyen districts. With steep hilly terrain and rich vegetation, protective forests are warned of the risk of fire during the dry season.
The highest risk is the Cau-Dau Tieng mountain protection forest area, accounting for nearly 40% of the province’s total forest area.
This forest area not only plays an important role in protecting the environment and preserving resources, but is also an attraction for many tourists when coming to Cau Mountain./.
People in the fire area said that in recent days the weather has been dry, some people who often go to the Melaleuca forest to burn smoke to collect honey have blown into the dry grass area, causing the fire to spread.
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