Chiang Mai, This morning (14 Mar.) in some areas in Chiang Mai Province, PM 2.5 values ??were as high as 457 micrograms/cubic meter. In Mae Chaem District, villagers secretly burned the forest. The fire spread throughout the mountain. Last night (March 13), a forest fire broke out in the area of ??Ban Pha Phueng, Kong Khaek Subdistrict, Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai Province, in a long line until red flames could be seen all over the mountain. Officials mobilized villagers to bring equipment and blowers to extinguish the fire. which is difficult Because it is a high mountain area and has steep slopes. It took more than an hour to build a fire line and extinguish the fire. More than 30 rai of deciduous forest was damaged. The cause was from villagers looking for forest products. As a result, this morning (March 14) the air quality in Chiang Mai still exceeds the standard in many points. Ban Pang Mayao Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Chiang Dao District, PM 2.5 values ??at 11:00 a.m. were as high as 4 57 micrograms/cubic meter. Ban Hua Tho, Ping Khong Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District, were at 391 micrograms/cubic meter. and the area of ??Mae Tuen Subdistrict, Omkoi District, is at 373 micrograms/cubic meter. As for the IQ Air website Chiang Mai is reported to have the 3rd worst air quality in the world as of 11:00 a.m., affecting health, while in Chiang Mai province this morning, forest fires spread across 19 districts, up to 205 spots. Source: Thai News Agency
Villagers set fires in Chiang Mai province, the 3rd worst air condition in the world.
Chiang Mai, This morning (14 Mar.) in some areas in Chiang Mai Province, PM 2.5 values ??were as high as 457 micrograms/cubic meter. In Mae Chaem District, villagers secretly burned the forest. The fire spread throughout the mountain. Last night (March 13), a forest fire broke out in the area of ??Ban Pha Phueng, Kong Khaek Subdistrict, Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai Province, in a long line until red flames could be seen all over the mountain. Officials mobilized villagers to bring equipment and blowers to extinguish the fire. which is difficult Because it is a high mountain area and has steep slopes. It took more than an hour to build a fire line and extinguish the fire. More than 30 rai of deciduous forest was damaged. The cause was from villagers looking for forest products. As a result, this morning (March 14) the air quality in Chiang Mai still exceeds the standard in many points. Ban Pang Mayao Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Chiang Dao District, PM 2.5 values ??at 11:00 a.m. were as high as 4 57 micrograms/cubic meter. Ban Hua Tho, Ping Khong Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District, were at 391 micrograms/cubic meter. and the area of ??Mae Tuen Subdistrict, Omkoi District, is at 373 micrograms/cubic meter. As for the IQ Air website Chiang Mai is reported to have the 3rd worst air quality in the world as of 11:00 a.m., affecting health, while in Chiang Mai province this morning, forest fires spread across 19 districts, up to 205 spots. Source: Thai News Agency