VOV.VN - A prolonged and intense heatwave across large parts of Vietnam is significantly increasing the risk of forest fires, particularly in the North-central region, where several localities have been placed under the highest wildfire warning level.

VOV.VN - Local authorities confirmed that a large forest fire that broke out on June 30 evening on Ban Co Mountain in Quynh Phu commune, Nghe An province, was completely extinguished by midnight after hours of intense firefighting efforts.

VOV.VN - Relevant forces have controlled a forest fire in Hoang Lien National Park of Lao Cai province, northern Vietnam, preventing the fire spreading to nearby primitive forests.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged stepping up wildfire prevention measures as heatwaves are scorching many localities nationwide, increasing the risk of wildfires.