The forest fire alarm of the Huanshan tribe in Zhongshi estimated that 3 and 4 hectares of aircrew helicopters hung water bags to put out the fire- Society

2023-03-22T08:11:49.075Z

A forest fire broke out near Huanshan Tribal Pingping Elementary School (Lane 3, Huanshan, Section 3, Zhongxing Road) in Heping District, Taichung City. The Taichung City Fire Department was reported to dispatch 2 vehicles from the Lishan Team with 6 people and 10 people from the Lishan Volunteer Team, a total of more than 10 people Up the mountain for rescue, Chen Xijian, the captain of the Lishan Firefighting Unit, said that because the fire started on the ridgeline, coupled with the strong wind in the mountainous area, it was difficult to get water, and the fire was difficult to extinguish. At present, the fire department has applied to the air crew to send a helicopter to hang water bags to help put out the fire. Estimated fire burning area of ​​about 3,4 hectares. Chen Xijian, the captain of the Lishan Yixiao Team, said that a fire broke out near the Pingping Elementary School in the Huanshan Tribe this afternoon. The fire was at Liutao of the Songbai Farm above the Huanshan Tribe. The Taichung City Fire Department was reported to dispatch 2 vehicles and 6 people from the Lishan Division to the irrigation. The rescue team also dispatched 10 people to help. Because the fire was located on the ridgeline, coupled with strong winds, it was difficult to obtain water in mountainous areas, and the fire was difficult to control. At present, the fire department has applied for the air crew to send out helicopters to hang water bags to assist Fire extinguishing, the visual area of ​​the fire is about 3 to 4 hectares, I hope it can be brought under control as soon as possible.