The Ministry of Environment says that the forest fires caused by the recent dry spell are 70% under control. He said that three helicopters were sent to Los Haitises to contribute to the prevention and control of the fires in the shortest time.
There have been forest fires in Los Haitises, Constanza, Loma de Cabrera, Martin Garcia, Santiago Rodriguez and Dajabon.
Many fires are caused by environmentally destructive slash-and-burn farming practices leading to more widespread fires as a result of the drought.
Medio Ambiente dice incendios forestales están controlados en un 70%
Más 200 personas tratan de controlar fuego forestal en Constanza