On April 16, talking to PV, Mr. Hoang Van Thach - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Cao Bang said that the locality is strengthening the direction of localities to strictly implement forest fire prevention and fighting in the area.
Recognizing the reality of PV from April 13, Cao Bang province has occurred dozens of forest fires and houses fire, causing significant damage to resources and property.
On April 13, from a spot of burning elephant grass of the people, 10 hectares of protection forests in Chi Thao commune, Quang Hoa district were burned down.


Next, on the afternoon of April 14, the forest fire occurred in the mu hill and the C20 artillery hill (Hoa Chung ward, Cao Bang city), burned down the regenerated eucalyptus forest and natural wood trees. More than 80 people participated in fire fighting, controlling the fire after more than 3 hours. On the same day, a forest fire in Hoa An district also happened, dozens of people had to join the fire.
Also on April 14, people discovered that Mr. Trieu Trung's house in Ban Rang hamlet, Thai Hoc commune, Bao Lam district was burnt and called everyone in the neighborhood to help put out the fire.
At the time of the fire, no one was at home, so it was fortunate that there was no human damage. The original cause was determined to be due to the fire in the house fire into the firewood and then spread to the floor, leading to completely burning down the 3 -space floor house. Estimated damage of about 120 million.


As of April 16, most localities in Cao Bang province have recorded the situation of forest fires and large fires appearing in districts and cities such as Cao Bang, Quang Hoa, Bao Lac, Thach An, Ha Quang ...
Most of the fires are subjective to subjective narration, lack of caution when using fire. Many people often think that burning 1-2 piles of grass when the fields will not affect the field so that the fire spreads and does not keep up.
Facing the complicated situation, the People's Committee of Cao Bang province issued a document, requiring localities to strengthen fire prevention and fighting, develop plans to respond and strictly handle violations. People are recommended to raise awareness, especially in the hot and dry time.