CHIANG MAI – Doi Suthep-Pui National Park authorities have filed charges against people responsible for a fire that started in the area of Doi Kun Chang Kian on May 9 while dispatching helicopters to help resolve the blaze.
Authorities from throughout Chiang Mai have joined in an effort to end a fire in the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park area with Department of Natural Resources and Environment contributing 3 helicopters, which will carry out over 20 water dumps to quell flames in remote areas.
The fire in many areas has shown signs of subsiding and smoke has begun to retreat in many locations.
Meanwhile, forest preservation agents have submitted satellite information to police in the hopes of apprehending those responsible for the fire, saying the culprits likely lit blazes to herd animals they were hunting. They have asked the public to come forward with any pertinent information.
Similarly, peat swamp fires in Narathiwat province are ongoing and have consumed over 350 Rai. Authorities in the area have said their efforts to fight the blaze have been impeded by strong winds and dry conditions, which have allowed the flames to jump fire barriers. More than 100 people have been affected by haze generated by the fire.
