Citizens worry about worsening air pollutants, while local chicken farms are in danger.
PUBLISHED: 8 Feb 2025 at 17: 10
In Prachin Buri state, firefighters have been battling a garbage fire, which has spread to private areas.
The blaze broke out at the Tambon Kabin operational organisation’s waste in Kabin Buri district on Saturday.
Five flames vehicles were dispatched to extinguish the flames, but they have so far failed to bring the situation under control.
A huge waste hoard more than three meters high is being consumed by the fire, which can be seen from four kilometers away. The waste, covering over 50 ray (80, 000 flat feet ) of land, is located about 500 feet from a neighborhood that houses five poultry farms.
Natthapong Saengla, the 39-year-old proprietor of a local poultry farm, said he has now been affected by smoke from the fire half this year. The second event happened in January.
The latest amount of dust is increasing, posing a threat of drifting into his land, said Mr Natthapong.
He expressed concern that 200, 000 birds in his chicken coop may perish from the smoke if they breathe in it.
Concerns have been raised by stale smells and risky levels of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers and less in diameter ( PM2.5 ) by rumors that smoke and flames are emitted from the site.
The blaze has proved challenging to contain because of the dry climate. To make it easier to spray water more effectively, local officials are working with loaders to clear wastes.
Initial investigations revealed that the flames may have been brought on by heat or could have spread from a local flames.
Next month, the government announced a “no-burn” estimate in a bid to control air pollutants, with abuse lined up for offenders.