The phenomenon of a water hole spontaneously igniting in the rice fields of Soc Trang Province has been recorded and shared widely on social media, sparking curiosity among local residents.
Recently, rumors about a strange water hole that can ignite in the middle of the fields in Thuan Hung Commune (My Tu District, Soc Trang Province) have been circulated and shared extensively on various social media platforms.
Many videos showing the water hole have been accompanied by statuses such as “a mysterious water puddle in Soc Trang that can catch fire,” “real-life experience cooking noodles at the burning water hole”…
This incident quickly piqued the curiosity of the public, leading some individuals to visit the site to verify the claims. Moreover, some even brought offerings of incense and flowers to pay their respects.
The burning water hole attracts public interest. (Image taken from a clip).
Mr. Ly Thol, the owner of the plot, shared that his family used to live in this area in 2002. During that time, when he drilled a well, he discovered gas rising that could ignite.
Mr. Thol subsequently installed a gas pipeline for household use. By 2006, his family moved to another location, and the well was covered to create farmland until now.
This man confirmed that the story of the old well igniting is true, but it dates back over 20 years, not recently.
In order to clarify this unusual phenomenon, local authorities in Soc Trang Province have commenced investigations and taken samples for testing.
An official from the Soc Trang Department of Natural Resources and Environment stated that initial assessments suggest that the burning old well may be due to methane gas.
“This is a common occurrence that has been discovered in many places across the country. We advise residents not to approach, reach down into the well, or ignite it out of curiosity to avoid unfortunate incidents,” the official from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment advised.
The leadership of the My Tu District People’s Committee reported that the local government will set up a fence around the area and place warning signs to prevent people from getting too close to the water hole for safety reasons.
