Chaungtha, 7 August

With the aim of promoting fire safety and emergency preparedness, a fire drill was conducted in conjunction with a knowledge sharing event at the Myoma market in the town of Chaungtha, Pathein District of Ayeyarwady Region yesterday afternoon.

During the event, U Pyae Sone Tun, staff officer of the Town Fire Services Department gave a speech and disseminated knowledge about the risks of fire. Next, firefighters practically demonstrated how to use fire engines and fire extinguishers when a fire breaks out in the area.

Local people attended the event and practically extinguished the fire.—Kyaw Kyaw(IPRD)

Translated by JT