Wildfire near Kna Castle, Cambodia, sparks fears of unexploded ordnance detonation

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

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A wildfire near Cambodia's Kna Castle on February 15 has triggered explosions of suspected unexploded ordnance, with Thai authorities monitoring the situation closely.

•A wildfire occurred on the eastern side of Kna Castle in Cambodia on February 15.
•The fire is believed to have caused unexploded ordnance in the border area to detonate.
•No injuries or damages were reported on the Thai side.
•Thai military forces are monitoring the situation.

Overview

•On February 15, a wildfire occurred on the eastern side of Kna Castle in Cambodia.
•The wildfire is suspected to have caused unexploded ordnance in the border area to detonate.
•The detonation of unexploded ordnance occurred due to the nearby wildfire.
•The Second Army Area reported the wildfire incident on February 16.
•Thai forces reported no individuals were injured or suffered damages due to the incident.
•The situation is under close monitoring and fact-finding by Thai authorities.
•A previous wildfire in Cambodia occurred 80 meters from Prasat Ta Muen Thom.

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Key Entities

Place

Kna Castle(ปราสาทคนา)

A castle located in Cambodia where a wildfire is occurring.

Cambodia(ประเทศกัมพูชา)ℹ️

The country where the wildfire near Kna Castle is taking place.

Prasat Ta Muen Thom(ปราสาทตาเมือนธม)

A location in Cambodia where a previous wildfire occurred.

Organization

Second Army Area(กองทัพภาคที่ 2)

A military unit that reported the wildfire incident.