He Forest fire that since Friday hits a town in Mantua, Pinewood of the riverremained active in the early hours of this Sunday despite the work of the specialized forces.
According to a report from Tele Pine Forestthe fire affects the southwestern massif that borders Montezuelo, in the Mantua municipality.
The fire started on Friday afternoon and has spread more strongly in this area, the local source points out from his Facebook profile.
Forest firefighters and the rangers of Mantua, Minas de Matahambre and Guane work there.
From January to March, Pinar del Río had recorded 75 fires affecting 500 hectares of forests.
March and April are the most likely months for these disasters, as they coincide with the driest period.
Between 70 and 75% of the fires registered annually on the island occur at this time, according to the Cuban Ranger Corps.
Actions to control a forest fire in Pinar del Río are difficult
According to preliminary data, between January 1 and March 1, 2023, 3,228 hectares (ha) were affected by forest fires.
Severe were the damages in Mayari pine forestsin the Holguín province, and in areas of Pinewood of the river.
