Co Tien Mountain in Nha Trang caught fire, successfully rescuing 25 campers

The large fire on the top of Co Tien mountain in Nha Trang city was promptly prevented, successfully rescuing 25 campers. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

Around 4:30 p.m. on January 10, in the production forest land planning area, where there were grasses and reeds on Co Tien Mountain, suddenly caught fire. Initially, a small fire appeared, but a short while later, due to strong winds, the fire flared up, spreading about a kilometer and many surrounding areas, tending to spread eastward (where people are located). live).

Seen from a distance, the fire stretched for many kilometers, lighting up an area. People in the city could observe the fire spreading across the large mountain range.

The fire prevention and rescue police force of Nha Trang City Police mobilized a fire engine to the scene. In addition, a working group of about 50 people chaired by the Forest Ranger Department and many related units were also mobilized to prevent the fire. However, on the mountain, high winds, dry weather and many flammable plants caused the fire to break out and spread, making it difficult to extinguish the fire.

Mr. Tran Van Dong, Secretary of Vinh Hoa Ward, said: "The Co Tien Mountain area often had fires in the past. However, it has been more than 3 years since they reappeared. We have guaranteed the 4th motto at Thereby, we have arranged a force of more than 40 people to be stationed at points at risk of fire spreading as a precaution. The spirit is determined not to cause damage to people and property."

At around 9:00 p.m., 25 people camping overnight on the mountain were safely brought down the mountain by the authorities. The locality has set up blockades in residential areas, checking households at the foot of the mountain to have evacuation plans in case the fire spreads here.

Camping is an extremely interesting activity, especially for those who love to explore. However, this passion contains many risks. When looking for a camping location, we need to carefully survey the area and ask for experience from previous people. There are places where many natural impacts often occur, many places are full of human hazards, and there are also places where fire and explosion risks can easily occur...

Co Tien Mountain is known as a complex of three adjacent mountains located north of Nha Trang city. With an average height of about 300m to 400m, Co Tien Mountain offers panoramic views of Nha Trang city and beaches. That is why this place is considered a suitable place for those who love climbing and camping experiences.

Currently, Co Tien Mountain does not have any tourism exploitation unit, so most tourists climb the mountain spontaneously. Perhaps because it is not a managed tourist destination, the most risky cases when they occur will not be difficult to control and provide timely support.

Mr. Tran Quang Huy, a climber of Co Tien mountain, recounted: "At some flat places, I camped. Camping up there had a beautiful view because it covered the entire city of Nha Trang. Getting to peak 1 is easy, peak 2 is a bit difficult." , peak 3 is very difficult. The fire broke out from peak 3 and spread to peak 2. At night, it is very difficult to go, you have to have a flashlight to light it to go. Seeing that it was burning, there was a gust of wind, then the flare was bigger. When you saw like Then just run down automatically."

To date, the fire area and cause of the fire have not yet been determined. The area where the fire occurred was mainly shrubs and vegetation. A few years ago, this area also had a fire that lasted for many hours.

According to some other functional units, it cannot be ruled out that the Co Tien Mountain area has bombs and mines left over from before 1975.

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