Officials rescue 3 fox cubs from ashes after wildfire

2026-03-27 - 03:10

LAMPANG — 25 March 2026, Forestry officials rescued three fox cubs from a wildfire site in Chae Son National Park after flames scorched about 30 rai of forest, authorities said. A team of 11 officers from the Mae Ka Forest Protection Unit, two wildfire watch points in Ban Mai Santi Suk and Ban Mai Phatthana, and the Chae Son Forest Fire Control Station inspected a hotspot in Chae Son subdistrict, Mueang Pan district. They confirmed an active forest fire on a ridge near Huai Mae Soi in Ban Mai Santi Suk village. Firefighting operations began at 09:40 and the blaze was brought under control at 17:00. Initial assessments found about 30 rai of mixed deciduous and dry dipterocarp forest damaged within the protected area of Chae Son National Park. Officials believe the fire was likely caused by people illegally entering the forest to forage. Authorities said the operation was difficult due to steep terrain, requiring extra caution from personnel. During the effort, officers discovered three fox cubs huddled in ashes and visibly distressed. The animals were moved to a nearby safe area to await the return of their mother.