Ca Mau forests fire-prone
Prolonged intense heat and strong winds have led to droughts and fire
alerts in forests across U Minh Ha and Hon Khoai island areas, according
to the Forest Management Department in the southernmost province of Ca
Mau.
Prolonged intense heat and strong winds have led to droughts and fire
alerts in forests across U Minh Ha and Hon Khoai island areas, according
to the Forest Management Department in the southernmost province of Ca
Mau.
There have been 37,915 hectares of U Minh Ha cajuput forest and 533 hectares of forest in Hon Khoai island drying completely, including more than 7,000 hectares with a high risk of fire.
Water is rapidly draining at nearby locations.
In a bid to prevent forest fires, Ca Mau has implemented a number of precautionary programmes, including around-the-clock patrols, fire drills, and logistics planning.
The local U Minh Ha cajuput forest covers 75,000 hectares, including a valuable 8,000-hectare primeval forest within the Vo Doi national forest.-VNA
There have been 37,915 hectares of U Minh Ha cajuput forest and 533 hectares of forest in Hon Khoai island drying completely, including more than 7,000 hectares with a high risk of fire.
Water is rapidly draining at nearby locations.
In a bid to prevent forest fires, Ca Mau has implemented a number of precautionary programmes, including around-the-clock patrols, fire drills, and logistics planning.
The local U Minh Ha cajuput forest covers 75,000 hectares, including a valuable 8,000-hectare primeval forest within the Vo Doi national forest.-VNA