CHIANG MAI, CHIANG RAI, April 1- The forest fire situation in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park has not yet been extinguished, causing thick smoke to cover the city of Chiang Mai. It has been ranked as the world's worst air quality for nearly a week in a row. 1 person has died

The forest fire continued overnight for the second day in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. Mae Hia sub-district boundary area Muang District and Ban Pong Subdistrict, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai Province, simultaneously counting 10 points, mobilizing staff to extinguish the fire day and night. The line of fire cannot be controlled at this time. Because it is a high cliff, difficult to access and dense smoke. Unable to bring aircraft to fly and sprinkle water Yesterday evening, visibility improved. Take the helicopter up and fly the water 15 times until the evening. Partially protects the line of fire but still cannot be extinguished if visibility is better will bring a helicopter Once again fly up to the spot on the high cliff.

The Pollution Control Department reported a 24-hour average this morning, PM2.5 in Chang Phueak Subdistrict area. and Si Phum Subdistrict In downtown Chiang Mai, it's between 185–195 micrograms per cubic meter. Traffic vehicles must turn on fog lights or headlights. while the Climate Change Information Center Chiang Mai University reports hourly PM2.5 values. In Ban Pang Phueng, Ping Khong Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District, at 6:00 a.m., it was at 998 micrograms per cubic meter. While the IQ Air website also ranked Chiang Mai Province It has the worst air quality in the world for almost a week in a row.

Yesterday, officials found the bodies of volunteers who went to help extinguish the fire in Khun Khan National Park. The border area between Ban Pok and Ban Pong Khrai, Mae Raem Sub-district, Mae Rim District, where the deceased joined the community to extinguish the forest fire in the area between the park and the community forest. It is presumed that he fainted from smoke inhalation and died during the attempt to help extinguish the fire. and make a fire break line in Khun Khan National Park Chiang Mai Governor revealed to provide full assistance and urged to take into account the safety of the operators Urgent order to Mae Rim Sheriff Chiang Mai Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office Park units and local government organizations Provide assistance with various welfare of deceased volunteers

Chiang Rai: Authorities continue to mobilize to extinguish forest fires at hot spots while tracking and apprehending illegal forest fires. Recently, two people were arrested in Mae Suai District. Including finding the real motive for burning. In Muang Chiang Rai District, it was found that there was a limitation until the number of hot spots that used to be more than 100 was reduced to only about 25 points. Mae Suai District and Wiang Pa Pao District There are still many fires. which will use a method to narrow the circle indefinitely to extinguish the fire completely.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency