Amy helps Environment crews fight forest fire in Central Mountains

Bonao, Dominican Republic.- A forest fire chars Loma de Caribe, central Monseñor Noel province, where the Army deployed a brigade of first responders and its elite Human Rescue Unit.

“The fire was detected by members of the Army of the Dominican Republic on reconnaissance by the 1^st Air Cavalry Squadron in the area, so they immediately proceeded to send the troops to the site,” the Army said in a statement.

It adds that they work in supporting Environment Ministry crews to fight the fire, “making trails to completely douse the flames and prevent major damage.”

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