According to the An Giang Forest Protection Department, the forest fire occurred in Group 8, Tran The hamlet, Giang Thanh commune (barringtonia acutangula field area), the estimated total burned area is about 0.25 ha. Current status of fire in the barringtonia acutangula field, barringtonia acutangula interspersed with water cajeput trees. The type of forest fired is located in the special-use forest land managed by the Phu My Species - Habitat Management Board.
Currently, Phu My Species - Habitat Conservation Area has a total area of about 1,006.6ha; of which the core area is 957.8ha, but currently only 3 forces are directly present to manage and protect it.
At the time of the fire, through actual inspection, the Conservation Zone unit developed a fire prevention and fighting plan. The current situation at the Conservation Zone has a closed dyke, the water level at the time of the fire is still above the ground, and the humidity is high. However, the management area is relatively large, but the water-retaining canal system in the forest area of the Conservation Zone is still limited, causing great difficulties for the transportation of fire fighting forces and vehicles when a fire occurs.
The Forest Protection Department requests the Management Board of the Conservation Area to proactively coordinate with relevant units to urgently measure damage, complete the initial fire file and coordinate with competent authorities to inspect the scene, verify and clarify the cause and perpetrators of forest fires for handling according to the provisions of law. At the same time, implement remedial measures and post-fire handling to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Forestry Law and relevant regulations.
Strengthen on-duty and patrol forces to protect the managed area, especially in key and high-risk areas. Develop specific assignment schedules and forest fire prevention and fighting teams; ensure quick response, according to the "4 on-site" motto.
It is proposed that Giang Thanh Commune People's Committee direct professional departments and functional agencies in the area to promote propaganda and mobilize people to participate in forest protection; strictly comply with the provisions of law on forest fire prevention and fighting; do not enter and exit the forest illegally, do not use fire to burn, clear land along the forest; do not use fire in the forest in any form during the peak dry season.
Previously, on the evening of February 22, 2026, a fire occurred in the prairie area of Tran The hamlet, Giang Thanh commune, An Giang province. Upon receiving the news, the Forest Protection Department of Region IV proactively advised the People's Committee of Giang Thanh commune to mobilize many forces and vehicles to approach and develop a firefighting plan. By about 0:00 on February 23, the fire was completely extinguished.
