On August 8, Da Nang City authorities promptly prevented and extinguished a fire on a hill, preventing the fire from spreading to the forest in the City Cemetery area (Hoa Khanh Ward, Da Nang City).
According to initial information, on the morning of the same day, people discovered the fire breaking point in the An Phuoc Vien crematorium, the City Cemetery and reported it to the authorities. Immediately afterwards, Hoa Vang Forest Protection Department, Hoa Khanh Ward authorities, Fire Prevention and Rescue Police and 4 specialized fire trucks quickly approached the scene to put out the fire.
The fire location was on a hill, exposed to strong sunshine and winds, causing many difficulties in fire fighting. However, the forces have coordinated synchronously, isolated and sprayed water to control. At around 12:15, the fire was completely extinguished, with an area of about 3,000m2, mainly forest cover and wild plants, outside the planning of 3 types of forests. The cause and damage are being investigated and clarified by the authorities.
Previously, on August 7, the Da Nang City Forest Protection Department issued a level IV forest fire warning, high risk of fire in many communes and wards such as Hai Van, Lien Chieu, Hoa Khanh, Son Tra, An Khe, Hoa Vang, Hoa Tien, Ba Na, Tan Hiep, Tam My, Tam Xuan, Nui Thanh, Ban Thach, Quang Phu, Huong Tra, Nam Giang, Ben Giang, Thanh My, La Ge, Dac Pring, De, Song Vang, Dong Giang, Ben Hien, Song Con, Nam Tra My, Tra Leng, Tra Linh, Tra Tap, Tra Van...
The Forest Protection Department recommends that the People's Committees of communes and wards closely monitor forest fire prevention and fighting; strictly prohibit the use of fire to treat vegetation; review key areas, provide forest rangers at high risk; inform the community about forest fire forecasts; prepare human resources and fire fighting equipment; monitor and inspect forest owners and coordinate with eco-tourism areas to remind tourists to ensure safety when using fire; strictly handle violations.
