Devastating Forest Fire Blamed on Hunters, Foragers

[misskit]

Asaree Thaitrakulpanich
Khao Sod English

LAMPANG — A fire that scorched hundreds of rai (dozens of hectares) of forest and brush Thursday morning in the northern province of Lampang was likely caused by carelessness, a local forest official said.

A frustrated-sounding forest protection official said the fire, which began at about 7am and consumed large swaths of area on both sides of the border between Lampang and Sukhothai provinces, said it was humans – not the heat – to blame.

“Carelessness is the sole reason for the fire.

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[harrybarracuda]

Ok was it hunters/foragers or just carelessness.

Rhetorical question.

Will they be punished?

Also rhetorical.