A Race Against Flames to Save a Natural Treasure
Chai Nat, Thailand – January 28, 2025
A massive forest fire crept dangerously close to one of Thailand’s most beloved tourist spots — the Chainat Bird Park, Asia’s largest aviary, sparking an all-out emergency response that saw more than 20 fire trucks rushing to protect this haven for over 100 species of birds.
The fire, which broke out Monday morning on Khao Plong mountain, quickly spread through dry forestland, driven by winds and scorching heat. By nightfall, it had advanced toward the park’s water park and Bird Egg Museum, according to Jitthana Yingthaweelapa, president of the Chai Nat Provincial Administrative Organisation.