Cha-am Reed Fire Threatens Homes, Over 200 Rai Burned
A large reed fire broke out in Cha-am, Thailand, on September 2nd, burning over 200 rai (approximately 32 hectares) and threatening residential areas. Five fire trucks were deployed, with firefighting efforts lasting about three hours.
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