Doi Tao: 15 Wildfires Extinguished in Mae Had Forest Reserve, 100% Success

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Doi Tao authorities successfully extinguished 15 wildfires across 8 fire groups in the Mae Had Forest Reserve within 9.5 hours.

•Doi Tao wildfire suppression teams successfully controlled and extinguished 15 hotspots across 8 fire groups in the Mae Had Forest Reserve.
•The operation took 9 hours and 30 minutes, from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM on February 16, 2026.
•No officials sustained injuries during the efforts, with the situation being resolved completely.

•On February 16, 2026, 2 teams were mobilized to control and extinguish wildfires.
•Teams engaged in controlling and extinguishing wildfires at 15 hotspots within the Mae Had Forest Reserve.
•A total of 15 hotspots across 8 fire groups were successfully controlled and extinguished.
•The operation commenced at 09:00 AM and concluded at 18:30 PM on February 16, 2026.
•The total operational time for extinguishing the fires was 9 hours and 30 minutes.
•Residents of Doi Tao and Chiang Mai province will benefit from improved air quality and breathable air due to the successful fire suppression.
•The wildfire situation in the Mae Had Forest Reserve has been completely resolved.
•The operation was a result of collaboration between all sectors to ensure rapid response and effective fire control.

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Doi Tao(ดอยเต่า)ℹ️

District in Chiang Mai province, Thailand, where a wildfire suppression operation took place.

Mae Had(แม่หาด)

Forest reserve area in Doi Tao, Chiang Mai province, Thailand, affected by wildfires.

Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️

Province in Thailand where Doi Tao is located and the wildfire situation was managed.

Pong Tung(โปงทุ่ง)

Subdistrict covered by the wildfire suppression efforts in Doi Tao, Chiang Mai.

Tha Duer(ท่าเดื่อ)

Subdistrict covered by the wildfire suppression efforts in Doi Tao, Chiang Mai.

Mr. Ratthapol Naradisorn(นายรัฐพล นราดิศร)

Governor of Chiang Mai province, who oversaw the wildfire suppression operation in Doi Tao.