Fire is devastating the Bac Bien Ho protective pine forest in Phu Hoa Town, Chu Pah District in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai.—Photo:baogialai.com.vn
Flames broke out at 2pm yesterday; already, more than 100ha have been destroyed, according to the district people's committee.More than 250 people including police, forest managers and militiamen have been assigned to put out the fire. However, the task is tough as the burnt area is on a high hill that is hard to reach. The weather - hot and dry, with strong winds – presents yet another obstacle.
The forest was severely damaged by fire in 2010 but has since been re-planted and recovered.
