20150118 Thailand Dumpsite fire in Prachin Buri broke out, and put out
Thailand Jan 17 2015 “Other”
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Dumpsite fire in Prachin Buri broke out, and put out
Updated: 2015-01-19-01:00
A pre-dawn fire broke out at a dumpsite in Prachin Buri’s Kabin Buri district yesterday affecting more than 600 residents of nearby villages, an informed source reported.
The dumpsite, operated by Tambon Kabin Buri Municipality, caught fire at 2.30am and produced thick smoke that gave many villagers skin rash, respiratory difficulties and eye irritation throughout the morning. Kabin Buri Hospital dispatched medical staff to provide affected people with first aid and health checks.
The source said the fire could be the result of a forest fire caused by the scavenging activities of some of the villagers. Last night, fire engines managed to control the fire but tens of thousands of tons of garbage were still smouldering. Backhoes were sent to assist the fire extinguishing efforts.
Thailand often encounters dumpsite fires as the garbage management issue continues to be a challenge. A fire at a Samut Prakan dumpsite last March affected hundreds of residents and led to a lawsuit against the Praksa Tambon Administration Organisation president, the Samut Prakan governor, the provincial industry office, the provincial natural and environment office and the Pollution Control Department. They were accused of neglecting to control the dumpsite and allowing it to operate without a permit.
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