Thousands mobilised to put out Danang forest fire
(VOV) -Thousands of fire-fighters, soldiers, and local people have been mobilised to douse a roaring fire that swept through five hectares of eucalyptus forest in the central city of Danang on September 9.
It was reported that the fire broke out at around 12am on September 9 sending plumes of thick columns of black smoke into the air over the eucalyptus forest near Danang international airport.
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Fire prevention police force has deployed more than 10 fire engines to keep the blaze under control. They were supported by a large number of soldiers and local residents fanning out to smother the blaze with water.
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At around 8pm, fire-fighters were still working hard to control the disastrous flame, while more fire engines continued to be sent to the burning forest area.
Initial investigations showed that the fire was caused by hot weather that led to an explosion of phosphorus ammunition left from the past war.