Songkhla Peat Swamp Fire Rages On, Threatens Property

Matichon•Society•24d ago

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A three-day peat swamp fire in Songkhla has ravaged over a thousand rai, with officials urgently deploying resources to contain the inferno.

•A forest fire broke out in the peat swamp of Ko Saba, Thepha District, Songkhla Province.
•The fire has been ongoing since May 4 and entered its third day on May 6.
•Thousands of rai of peat swamp have been destroyed, and officials are working to control the spread.
•Provincial authorities are coordinating efforts with various agencies and local communities.

•On May 4, a forest fire began in the peat swamp of Ko Saba, Thepha District, Songkhla Province.
•On May 6, the fire had been burning for three consecutive days.
•Officials are deploying a significant number of resources, including water trucks and fire engines, to combat the blaze.
•Provincial authorities have assigned the District Chief and other officials to directly oversee the fire suppression efforts.
•A firebreak has been dug to prevent the fire from spreading further, aiming to protect civilian property.
•Some areas have been successfully contained, preventing the fire from reaching civilian property.
•On May 7, the Deputy Governor of Songkhla will visit the scene to supervise operations and assess the situation.
•Environmental and public health agencies are monitoring air quality and public health in the affected areas.

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Songkhla Province(จ.สงขลา)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the peat swamp forest fire is occurring.

Prachoot Peat Swamp(ป่าพรุกระจูด)

The location of the peat swamp forest fire in Songkhla Province.

Ban Kok Payom(บ้านโคกพะยอม)

A village in Thepha District, Songkhla Province, affected by the peat swamp forest fire.

Ko Saba Subdistrict(ต.เกาะสะบ้า)

A subdistrict in Thepha District, Songkhla Province, where the peat swamp forest fire is located.

Thepha District(อ.เทพา)

The district in Songkhla Province where the peat swamp forest fire is occurring.

Khao Phachang-Laem Kham Wildlife Sanctuary(เขตห้ามล่าสัตว์ป่าเขาปะช้าง–แหลมขาม)

A wildlife sanctuary in Songkhla Province involved in the response to the peat swamp forest fire.

Mr. Ratthasart Chidchoo(นายรัฐศาสตร์ ชิดชู)

The Governor of Songkhla Province, who is overseeing the response to the peat swamp forest fire.

Mr. Sarawut Soonphong(นายสราวุธ ซุ่นพงศ์)

The District Chief of Thepha, assigned by the Governor to manage the peat swamp forest fire.

Mr. Jirawat Maneechote(นายจิรวัตร์ มณีโชติ)

The Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province, tasked with inspecting the peat swamp forest fire site on May 7.

Thepha Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office(ปภ.สาขาเทพา)

A disaster response agency in Thepha, Songkhla, involved in controlling the peat swamp forest fire.

Support Department, 15th Infantry Division(กรมสนับสนุน กองพลทหารราบที่ 15)

A military unit providing support in combating the peat swamp forest fire in Songkhla.

Songkhla Forest Fire Control Station(สถานีควบคุมไฟป่าสงขลา)

An organization responsible for controlling forest fires in Songkhla, involved in the peat swamp fire response.

Local Administrative Organizations(องค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่น)

Local government bodies participating in the effort to extinguish the peat swamp forest fire in Songkhla.

Village Security Unit(ชุดรักษาความปลอดภัยหมู่บ้าน)

Local security groups assisting in managing the situation around the peat swamp forest fire.

Ko Saba Village Volunteer Forest Fire Network(เครือข่าย อส.ไฟป่าบ้านเกาะสะบ้า)

A local volunteer network involved in fire prevention and response in Ko Saba, Songkhla.

Ko Saba Subdistrict Administrative Organization(ชคต.เกาะสะบ้า)

The administrative body of Ko Saba subdistrict, involved in the peat swamp forest fire response.