Government House,, The Prime Minister is concerned about the forest fires along the Lopburi-Phetchabun border for 3 days now and orders the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to control the origin of the fire. Assess the situation Impact on wildlife, causing PM 2.5 dust.
Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Expressing concern about the fire incident in the forest area The border area between Phetchabun Province and Lopburi Province. which has continued for 3 days by asking Pol.Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Minister of Resources and Environment which is reported to be a national reserved forest area It is not a complete forest and is currently being used by villagers. which has a border with the Sublangka Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer officials are currently maintaining their strength to prevent fire from entering the sanctuary. Solutions
The Prime Minister said that forest fires once they occur are difficult to control. and the impact is widespread I understand that this is a
force majeure event. But ask the officials to control the root cause as much as possible. And when the incident happened We must work together to control and extinguish the fire and assess the situation well. If it spreads, how will we protect and care for wildlife? Including affecting the occurrence of PM 2.5 as well.
Mr. Chatuporn Buruspat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Additional reports: Forest fire unit, Department of Parks and Wildlife. The Royal Forest Department joined with the local government to solve the problem and the Royal Forestry Department through the Air Defense Center sent helicopters to survey the area, send power, and support the dumping of water to extinguish the fire. The helicopter will arrive no later than 10:00 a.m. today (13 Feb.).
Source: Thai News Agency