Earlier, at 2:00 p.m. the same day, a forest fire broke out in Vinh Son village, Phu Trach commune, Quang Tri province. Immediately after receiving the report from the local authorities, Naval Region 3 mobilized officers and staff of Radar Station 535 of Regiment 351 along with blowers and other equipment to the scene to coordinate with the armed forces and people to put out the fire.

Fire scene.
The forces used equipment and vehicles to control the fire.

Immediately after arriving, the forces used blowers, lawn mowers, and firebreaks to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to other areas. After more than 2 hours of responsibility, urgency, and overcoming the heat, the forces completely extinguished the fire, protecting more than 5 hectares of acacia trees in the area.

The initial cause was determined to be due to local people exploiting and clearing land for farming, combined with prolonged heat, causing burning of the ground and dry tree branches.

VIET CHUNG

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