Nakhon Si Thammarat, More than 60 rai of damage was caused by a fire in the Kuan Kreng peat peat forest in 2 districts, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Forest fire station chief Ordered to set up checkpoints around the forest. Announcement of strictly enforcing the law

Today, Kuan Kreng Swamp Forest, Cha-uat District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Officials also found a forest fire in the Thale Noi non-hunting area. and a large cloud of smoke In the area of Ban Hua Thanon, Village No. 1, Tambon Kreng, it was necessary to rush to deploy personnel from the forest fire control station. and more than 40 officials in the wildlife non-hunting area mobilized to spray water to stop the fire.

After spending more than 3 hours spraying water, the situation began to improve. Officers inspected the burn site. Found more than 60 rai of damage.

In addition to the Kuan Kreng peat swamp forest in Cha-uat District, officials were also notified of a forest fire in the area of Village No. 2, Suan Luang Subdistrict, Chaloem Phra
Kiat District. This is the boundary area of the reserved forest and the villagers’ palm plantations. While receiving the report of the incident, the villagers told them to hurry and help extinguish the fire. Because the fire was spreading into the palm plantation. causing officials to mobilize both volunteers The local government came in to spray water and it took more than 2 hours to put out the fire.

Mr. Nisit Trakarapasakul, head of the Kuan Kreng peat forest fire station, gave information that during the dry season every year Fires are often illegally set in the swamp forests to fish and hunt wild animals. Most of the time after starting a fire, it can’t be controlled. cause forest fires Just like this time and to prevent a repeat of the incident The Khuan Kreng Phru Forest Fire Station has consulted with community leaders and volunteers to set up checkpoints in the surrounding forest area. If the culprit is found The law will be strictly enforced

Source: Thai News Agency