Khao Laem Nakhon Nayok forest fire Near the Royal Thai Military Academy, the entire mountain is a sea of fire. hard working staff both steep terrain and animal trap problems
On March 29, 2023, the governor of Nakhon Nayok Province, Mr. Bancha Chaowarin, spoke about the situation of the progress of the Khao Laem forest fire, Nakhon Nayok province, that the current situation because it is a steep mountain Night work cannot be carried out more. Therefore, it must be on standby. and extinguishing equipment on the side of the mountain From the direction that spreads up in the evening, the wind direction is quite strong. and the fire spreads through the ditch The direction of the fire is straight. up and down the ridge
In this regard, I would like to understand the public that Fighting forest fires on steep hills at night can’t work because it is very dangerous Especially with troops that may be dangerous. So don’t take the risk of working in the middle of the night to decide. Get a helicopter to extinguish the forest fires. from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation to use and is expected to arrive in the afternoon Including coordinating with Prachin Buri District prepare equipment to support especially long-distance pumps If there is further spread However, if compared to the situation in ’63, it was found that ’63 was heavier.
The area around the Royal Military Academy from going down to assess the situation Standby power has already been put in place, including officers from the Department of Natural Resources and soldiers, including forest fire officers. But that area will also have a fire break line.
Page Here “Nakhon Nayok” Reported that at 11:00 p.m., the forest fire continued to spread towards Khao Tabak. but pray that the wind is not strong Because if it spreads on Khao Tabak, it will be difficult to control. Because it was him who had many contact areas with him. Will become a wide area + Khao Tabak has never had a forest fire for many years. must have good fuel In addition, Tabaek Mountain is home to many wild animals. And there is also an area that connects to Cha-Om, Kaeng Khoi District as well.
from the withdrawal of officers from the forest fire area because the fire is so severe that it may cause danger to officers, including the risk of Chan Hao Trap animals that often have poachers in this area as well.
Latest 7:30 a.m. (30 March 2023), the fire in Khao Laem has not been extinguished. began to spread to Khao Tabak Waiting for the Ka-32 Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Helicopter to enter the area.
