Doi Pui mountain’s TV Tower in Chiang Rai rescued from forest fires

The Channel 9 TV transmitter tower atop Doi Pui mountain in Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Rai had a close shave with destruction as forest fires inched dangerously close last night. Thanks to the relentless efforts of the firefighting volunteers who rushed to save the day!

A motley crew of officials from Mae Puem National Park and local volunteers joined forces as the fires threatened the tower. Those operating the relay station near the tower battled the flames fiercely, holding them at bay until fire-fighting reinforcements descended on the scene. Together, they subdued the flames and created a fire break as a preventive measure. Phew!

These stubborn forest fires weren’t just confined to Doi Pui mountain, though. Reports of fires cropped up all over the shop yesterday, including in the Huai Chompu sub-district of Mueang district, Lam Nam Kok National Park in Mae…