‘Doi Suthep forest fires now under control’ – Chiang Mai Governor

[webfact]

Forest fires on Doi Suthep (April 17, 2024)

Forest fires broke out at two main spots on Doi Suthep, a famous tourist destination in Chiang Mai.The blaze can clearly be seen from a distance.

 

According to social media post by Nirat Pongsitthaworn, Chiang Mai Governor, the fires started at around 21:20 at the back of Nong Ho Buddha Dhamma Temple.

 

Three hours later (00:20), the governor posted that 50 fire fighters were dispatched and the fire is now 100 percent under control, while the damage assessment will be reported later during the day.

 

It is also reported that this is the first time in 3 years since wild fires broke out in these spots.

 

Forest fire season in Thailand usually lasts from February to May. Apart from wild fires, Chiang Mai is also one of the provinces that currently suffers from air pollution problem.

 

Source: Thai PBS 2024-04-18

 

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[watchcat]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Three hours later (00:20), the governor posted that 50 fire fighters were dispatched and the fire is now 100 percent under control,

 

Thats' good for this year, but next year wiill be the same even iff they change the governor.

[JoePai]

08.15 this morning !

 

 

[Sydebolle]

When will Thais understand the implication of burning all their fields? It enriches the feed mill operators and benefits all those using animal food, and that's a handful in Bangkok only. 

What will have to happen until this is brought to a screeching halt? With helicopters the burning plots can be identified; there is fantastic software on the internet (https://landsmaps.dol.go.th) to identify the title deed = the land owner = the culprit. Slap juicy fines of five and six digits and this madness will stop - overnight 😉

[JoePai]

6 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

what site is this..or app please..

AQI