Updated  
July, 16 2012 10:40:23

Joint forces help put out 10ha forest fire

DA NANG — Local authorities and people in central Da Nang City managed to stamp out a 10ha forest fire in the Ho Chua area on Saturday evening.

More than 100 soldiers, rangers and local residents took a day to bring it under control.

Police are investigating the cause of the fire. — VNS

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