A mangrove forest in Ca Mau

More than 14,300ha of forest is at the fifth warning level – the highest.

The areas facing the most danger are the U Minh Ha Forest and Hon Khoai island.

More than 8,500ha of natural cajuput forest in the U Minh Ha National Park has been put under strict protection.

Provincial organisations warned that the dry season this year will last until May with severe hot weather, so the risk will increase.

At present, the water level in canals is about 0.5-0.8m lower than the same period in previous years, so it is forecast that several will soon run dry, making it difficult to extinguish fires.

Forest management organisations have developed plans to restore water, give training on fire prevention and control to local forces, and educate to local residents on preventive measures.

So far, the province has built 84 dams, prepared 100 pumping machines and 48,000m of pipelines for extinguishing fires. More than 1,500 people are ready to help battle the blazes./.VNA

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