VietNamNet Bridge – About 33,000ha of the U Minh Ha National Forest in the southern province of Ca Mau is at risk of fire.

Forest rangers and local residents are on patrol day and night to prevent fires in the U Minh Ha National Forest. — Photo vov.vn

Local authorities have been taking measures to prevent fires, with rangers joining local residents to patrol day and night.

Le Thanh Dung, deputy director of the forest, said the forecast was for dry conditions to continue over the next few days.

The areas at highest risk are under special supervision.

During a recent inspection of the forest, Nguyen Tien Hai, chairman of Ca Mau’s People’s Committee, asked the forest management board to remain vigilant. 

Source: VNS