Bac Ninh: High risk of forest fires, localities proactively respond

BAC NINH - The Forest Protection Department (Department of Agriculture and Environment) has just issued a document announcing the forest fire forecast level, warning of the risk of forest fires at level III - high level in many areas in the province.

According to the forecast of Bac Ninh Hydrometeorological Station, in recent days the weather in the province has been dry and sunny, the humidity of air and combustible materials has decreased, increasing the risk of forest fires. High-risk areas include: Tuan Dao, Dai Son, Son Dong, Tay Yen Tu, Duong Huu, Yen Dinh, An Lac, Van Son, Tan Yen, Ngoc Thien, Nha Nam, Phuc Hoa, Luc Son, Truong Son, Cam Ly, Dong Phu, Nghia Phuong, Luc Nam, Bac Lung, Bao Dai.

Son Dong commune authorities practice forest fire prevention and control.

In the face of the hot and dry weather, to effectively prevent and fight forest fires and minimize damage when forest fires occur, the Forest Protection Department requests the People's Committees of the above communes and wards to focus on directing the Commune-level Forest Fire Prevention and Fighting Command Committees and forest owners to proactively deploy forest protection plans.

Coordinate with forest rangers to inspect and guide people to strictly implement production on forest land according to regulations; strengthen propaganda and guide people to clear, burn and renovate forests according to technical procedures to minimize the risk of forest fires.

The Forest Protection Department requested the Management Boards of Son Dong Protective Forest, Tay Yen Tu Conservation Area, Suoi Mo Tourist - Scenic Area, along with forestry companies and forest management units in the area to regularly monitor forecast information, promptly deploy forces and means to be on duty 24/24 hours during times of high fire risk.

Comrade Nguyen Van Hieu, Deputy Head of the Bac Ninh Forest Protection Department, emphasized: “The weather is entering a dry period, making it very easy for forest fires to break out. Localities and forest owners must absolutely not be subjective, increase patrols and controls, promptly detect and handle any signs of fire to protect forest resources and ensure community safety.”

News and photos: Mai Toan

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