[PIO] Forest fire in Malounta Community under full control

The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that today, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 07:50, a fire broke out in the location of Rotsos of the Community of Malounda.

The fire was brought under full control at 08:30, after it burned a ten-acre area covered with low wild vegetation and apopalamas.

Four Forestry Department personnel with one fire truck and two Fire Department personnel with one fire truck were involved in fighting the fire. Two private agricultural tractors also assisted in extinguishing the fire.

The causes of the fire are being investigated.

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