Two forest rangers died while fighting a forest fire in Tay Con Linh, Ha Giang.

Mr. Hoang Hai Ly, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ha Giang, said that this morning, the bodies of two forest rangers were found while fighting a forest fire on Tay Con Linh peak in the area bordering Phuong Tien, Lao Chai, and Xin Chai communes, Vi Xuyen district.

The fire broke out at 2am yesterday, Ha Giang authorities mobilized 1,000 people to put out the fire. Authorities later discovered two officers from Vi Xuyen Forest Protection Department and Phong Quang - Tay Con Linh Special Use Forest Protection Department surrounded by fire but could not rescue them due to the large fire. Some people suffered from smoke inhalation and had to be taken to the hospital for emergency treatment.

By last night, the forces had controlled two fires in Lao Chai and Xin Chai communes. The fire in Phuong Tien commune was complicated due to dry air, strong winds, and thick vegetation. Therefore, the authorities mobilized 400 people to take turns fighting the fire. During the night, instant noodles and dry food were supplied to the forces.

Tay Con Linh is a mountain peak in the upper reaches of the Chay River, 2,431 m high, the highest in the Northeast. This mountain range stretches across two districts, Hoang Su Phi and Vi Xuyen, about 46 km from Ha Giang City.

The North is entering the peak of hot and dry weather. Many mountainous areas in the North have issued the highest level of forest fire warnings. In Son La, in March and April, dozens of forest fires occurred with a total area of ​​over 50 hectares.