Doi Suthep Wildfire Controlled by 100 Officials, 2 Helicopters, Near Wat Phra That

Khaosod•Society•2d ago

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Doi Suthep wildfire is under control after a large-scale operation involving over 100 personnel and two helicopters to prevent it from reaching Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

•Over 100 officials and villagers were mobilized to combat a wildfire on Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai.
•Two helicopters were deployed to spray water, assisting ground crews in controlling the fire.
•The wildfire threatened to spread towards Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a significant religious site.
•The fire has since been contained, with ongoing monitoring to prevent re-ignition.

Overview

•On April 11, 2026, a wildfire ignited on Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai.
•Over 100 officials from various agencies, including park rangers, firefighters, and military personnel, were deployed to the area.
•Two helicopters from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation were utilized to spray water.
•The wildfire spread towards Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Sala Paed Liam, a meditation center.
•The fire originated from approximately 5 heat spots and was exacerbated by an incomplete firebreak at a location known as "Pha Phueng".
•Efforts to create a firebreak were hampered by the presence of a large beehive at "Pha Phueng".
•The wildfire has been successfully contained within a limited perimeter.
•Officials are maintaining continuous surveillance to prevent any potential re-ignition of the fire.

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Key Entities

Place

Doi Suthep(ดอยสุเทพ)ℹ️

The mountain where a wildfire occurred and threatened a major temple.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Ratcha Wara Wihan(วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพราชวรวิหาร)ℹ️

A significant Buddhist temple located on Doi Suthep, which was threatened by a wildfire.

Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the Doi Suthep wildfire took place.

Sala Paed Liam(ศาลาแปดเหลี่ยม)

A meditation hall on Doi Suthep that was affected by the wildfire.

Person

Mr. Rattaphon Naradit(นายรัฐพล นราดิศร)

Governor of Chiang Mai province who visited the wildfire site.

Organization

Protected Areas Administration Office 16, Chiang Mai(สำนักบริหารพื้นที่อนุรักษ์ที่ 16 เชียงใหม่)

The forestry or environmental agency that coordinated wildfire suppression efforts in Chiang Mai.

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)ℹ️

The government agency that provided a Ka-32 helicopter for firefighting operations.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment(กระทรวงทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม)ℹ️

The government ministry that provided a helicopter for wildfire suppression.