Chiang Mai Province prepares for emergency relief in Fang, Phrao districts
On Saturday, Chiang Mai Province announced disaster affected area and emergency assistance zones for emergency relief in cases of natural disasters such as wildfires in two districts, Fang and Phrao.
The aim is to provide assistance to disaster victims in emergency situations.
On April 1, there was a forest fire in Fang district that caused significant danger to lives, physical well-being and properties of the residents, resulting from hazardous smoke affecting the health and livelihoods of the people.
Therefore, for the benefit of disaster management in accordance with the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan and emergency relief efforts, the provincial governor urgently declared the area in Fang district a disaster-prone area and emergency assistance zone.
This declaration allows government agencies, local authorities, and relevant private-sector organisations to carry out their duties swiftly within the affected area and provide assistance to disaster victims based on established criteria.
In Phrao district, a forest fire also occurred, starting from April 1 at 1.30am.
