Forest Fire Contained in San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic: Quick Response Prevents Spread

A forest fire that threatened Los Tramojos in San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic, was successfully contained by the National Fire Management Program. The rapid intervention and a well-prepared strategy, likely based on knowledge of previous fire incidents in the region, enabled brigades to stop the fire's progression on the same day it was detected. Firefighters and volunteers are still present in the area, working to eliminate any remaining hotspots and prevent the fire from reigniting. An investigation to determine the cause of the fire is planned.