Nakhon Nayok, April 1 – Control 3 heat points to prevent fire eruptions, Royal Thai Air Force BT-67 aircraft. Reinforcing the flight of water to control the Nakhon Nayok forest fire, while UAVs continue to fly and transmit video signals to the units involved.
Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjadee, spokesman for the Royal Thai Air Force, revealed that although the forest fire situation in the area of Nakhon Nayok province began to subside. but from a reconnaissance flight searching for a forest fire area by the Air Force Aerostar BP unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and assessment of satellite heat spots. More than 3 targets of heat groups were still detected. The severity of wildfires was moderate. but expanding laterally (Behind the Royal Thai Military Academy and the area of Saraburi Province) In addition, when assessed from the direction of the wind towards the large mountains This wildfire may spread affecting the forest and the environment in a wide range
Therefore, today (April 1), the Air Force continues to join forces with the units involved in controlling forest fires. in order for the situation to resolve as soon as possible By supporting the BT-67 aircraft, Squadron 461, Wing 46, Phitsanulok Province participated in 2 flights of flying missions to drop water in the target area. which will connect to the big mountains
The BT-67 aircraft carried 3,000 liters of water, flew from Wing 46, Phitsanulok Province, landed at Wing 2, Lop Buri Province, landed and flew up to throw water over the target. Covered an area of about 500 meters in 1 flight, then flew back to Wing 2 to add water and flew back to drop water over the target area again.
While the Aerostar BP unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from 302 Squadron Wing 3 continues to patrol, take pictures and relay signals in the target area throughout the mission. to find the heat point and evaluate the performance sent to the front office and relevant units to plan for further action. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency