Bangkok – The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has admitted that the forest fire situation has been severe due to many factors so far this year but confirmed that solutions to the problems are underway.
PCD Director General Pralong Damrongthai said the current northern forest fire situation is more severe than the past few years due to many factors, especially the El Nino phenomenon which results in heat and severe drought.
There are more than 900 wildfires nationwide but the overall situation is still considered better than other ASEAN nations thanks to continuous cooperation between the government and the people in each area.
The provinces that need to be closely monitored include Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang and Phayao.
