ANN/THE NATION – Firefighters yesterday created firebreaks on the hill behind the Chai Nat Bird Park and used high-pressure water hoses to control the blaze, said PAO head of tourism promotion Jira Chukaew.
Mayor Jirasak Charoensin reported that firefighters completely extinguished the blaze by yesterday night.
Chai Nat Governor Natee Montriwat urged the public to assist authorities in tackling forest fires and air pollution by enforcing the law against agricultural burning and using hotspot data to boost operational efficiency. The military is collaborating with local emergency services to combat forest fires whenever hotspots are detected, he said. Police and other agencies have been tasked with boosting public awareness to prevent fires and air pollution, as well as punishing those caught lighting fires, he added.
