Nakhon Nayok, April 1- Officials rush to extinguish the Nakhon Nayok forest fire. Today, there is one more helicopter dropping water. The walking group moves forward to create a fireproof line at Khao Wang Ri. Prevent fire spreading to people's homes. 24-hour surveillance officers expect all fires to be extinguished within 1-2 days.
Progress on the forest fire situation 'Khao Laem', Nakhon Nayok Province and has spread to Khao Nang Dum, Khao Tabak and Khao Wang Ri, Mueang Nakhon Nayok District There are 1,067 rai of forest areas already damaged. To limit the area of the fire group and place fire trucks in various risky areas, yesterday, officers used helicopters to fly water on the hill where 5 wildfires flew and dumped water altogether 147 times and dumped 191,000 liters of water to extinguish forest fires. In the area, fire trucks, water trucks, forest fire trucks and other equipment have been supported. Including troops from various units Volunteers and volunteers work together on the ground, walk up the mountain to extinguish fires and make fire breaks. But some spots are still inaccessible due to steep terrain and high heat. 24-hour surveillance officers to prevent wildfires spreading on the top of the mountain spreading down near people's homes.
For the action plan today (April 1), there is a helicopter. From the Air Force to add one more fire extinguishing mission, resulting in a total of 6 water dropping helicopters to extinguish the fire. in the ground Continue to mobilize officials, community leaders, volunteers and rescuers to join the fire break line at Khao Wang Ri. It is expected that it may take another 1-2 days before the situation can be fully controlled. in public health Governor has assigned a public health team to take care of people in the area There is no list of people affected by the wildfire. Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency