Phu Kradueng firebreaks to minimise bushfire damage

Authorities are building firebreaks in Phu Kradueng National Park in a bid to prevent widespread fire damage in the future, after a recent bushfire destroyed about 3,400 rai of forest in the nature reserve.

The move was announced by Natural Resources and Environment Minister, Varawut Silpa-archa, as he inspected the bushfire damage in the park. The blaze was first reported on Feb 16 and raged for 18 hours before it was brought under control by firefighters.

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Bangkok Post Reporter