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Fire burning in Samet forest Thung Talay Krabi Non-Hunting Area

Krabi, Fire burning in Samet forest. Thung Talay Wildlife Non-hunting Area, Koh Lanta District, Krabi Province, officials mobilized to extinguish the fire to prevent it from spreading. Yesterday (April 7), officials of the Thung Talay Wildlife Non-Hunting Area We had to mobilize and spray water to extinguish the fire that was burning in the forest. in the area of ??Ban Liki-Ban Pak Khlong road Thung Talay Non-hunting Area, Koh Klang Subdistrict, Koh Lanta District, Krabi Province Ready to bring a backhoe to dig a ditch to create a fire line. In order not to spread to the location of the Thung Talay Forest Restoration and Conservation Project Center. It is approximately 2 km from the fire site. Officers had to walk in to extinguish the fire. Because the area is sandy, fire trucks cannot reach it. The fire has spread and burned hundreds of rai of forest. Initially, it was believed that it was caused by illegal forest burning. because fuel equipment was found It's dried coconut husks, a bottle of oil, and a f ire starter. Put it in a plastic bag. Left in the area of ??the forest fire, it was kept as evidence. In addition, surveillance personnel have been deployed at various points. continuously There is still smoke from forest fires in the area. Strong winds may spread to nearby areas. Source: Thai News Agency