Thailand, forest fire in Chiang Mai

Mar 27, 2026

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March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: An AS350 helicopter from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment conducts aerial firefighting operations over mountainous forest areas in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, carrying a water bucket while flying through smoke-filled valleys as authorities battle ongoing wildfires and severe PM2.5 air pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_368 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: A helicopter performs water pickup operations over a reservoir in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as part of aerial firefighting efforts against ongoing wildfires. A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation skims the water surface to collect water before heading to fire-affected forest areas amid hazy conditions caused by smoke and rising PM2.5 pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_369 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation conducts aerial firefighting operations over mountainous forest areas in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, carrying a water bucket while flying through smoke-filled valleys as authorities battle ongoing wildfires and severe PM2.5 air pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_358 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: Smoke rises from a wildfire burning through mountainous forest areas in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as authorities work to contain the spread of flames. The ongoing fires contribute to worsening air quality and elevated PM2.5 levels across the region. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_347 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: A helicopter performs water pickup operations over a reservoir in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as part of aerial firefighting efforts against ongoing wildfires. A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation skims the water surface to collect water before heading to fire-affected forest areas amid hazy conditions caused by smoke and rising PM2.5 pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_369 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: Smoke rises from a wildfire burning through mountainous forest areas in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as authorities work to contain the spread of flames. The ongoing fires contribute to worsening air quality and elevated PM2.5 levels across the region. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_341 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: An AS350 helicopter from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment conducts aerial firefighting operations over mountainous forest areas in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, carrying a water bucket while flying through smoke-filled valleys as authorities battle ongoing wildfires and severe PM2.5 air pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_366 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: A helicopter performs water pickup operations over a reservoir in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as part of aerial firefighting efforts against ongoing wildfires. A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation skims the water surface to collect water before heading to fire-affected forest areas amid hazy conditions caused by smoke and rising PM2.5 pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_342 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: Smoke rises from a wildfire burning through mountainous forest areas in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as authorities work to contain the spread of flames. The ongoing fires contribute to worsening air quality and elevated PM2.5 levels across the region. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_347 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: A helicopter performs water pickup operations over a reservoir in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as part of aerial firefighting efforts against ongoing wildfires. A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation skims the water surface to collect water before heading to fire-affected forest areas amid hazy conditions caused by smoke and rising PM2.5 pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_328 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: Two helicopters perform water pickup operations over a reservoir in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as part of aerial firefighting efforts against ongoing wildfires. An AS350 helicopter from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (left) and a KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (right) skim the water surface to collect water before heading to fire-affected forest areas amid hazy conditions caused by smoke and rising PM2.5 pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_319 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: A helicopter performs water pickup operations over a reservoir in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as part of aerial firefighting efforts against ongoing wildfires. A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation skims the water surface to collect water before heading to fire-affected forest areas amid hazy conditions caused by smoke and rising PM2.5 pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_342 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is prepared for aerial firefighting operations in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as crew members carry out checks and equipment setup while authorities respond to ongoing wildfires and rising PM2.5 air pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_324 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: A helicopter performs water pickup operations over a reservoir in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as part of aerial firefighting efforts against ongoing wildfires. A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation skims the water surface to collect water before heading to fire-affected forest areas amid hazy conditions caused by smoke and rising PM2.5 pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_321 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: A helicopter performs water pickup operations over a reservoir in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as part of aerial firefighting efforts against ongoing wildfires. A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation skims the water surface to collect water before heading to fire-affected forest areas amid hazy conditions caused by smoke and rising PM2.5 pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_321 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: Two helicopters perform water pickup operations over a reservoir in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as part of aerial firefighting efforts against ongoing wildfires. An AS350 helicopter from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (left) and a KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (right) skim the water surface to collect water before heading to fire-affected forest areas amid hazy conditions caused by smoke and rising PM2.5 pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_319 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is prepared for aerial firefighting operations in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as crew members carry out checks and equipment setup while authorities respond to ongoing wildfires and rising PM2.5 air pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_311 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
March 27, 2026, Chiang Mai, Thailand: A helicopter performs water pickup operations over a reservoir in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as part of aerial firefighting efforts against ongoing wildfires. A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation skims the water surface to collect water before heading to fire-affected forest areas amid hazy conditions caused by smoke and rising PM2.5 pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand - ZUMAs197 20260327_aaa_s197_308 Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix
Helicopters Battle Wildfires in Chiang Mai, Thailand - 27 Mar 2026 A helicopter performs water pickup operations over a reservoir in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as part of aerial firefighting efforts against ongoing wildfires. An AS350 helicopter from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment skims the water surface to collect water before heading to fire-affected forest areas amid hazy conditions caused by smoke and rising PM2.5 pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix xSOPAxImagesx PTASIRI270326R6II6424
Helicopters Battle Wildfires in Chiang Mai, Thailand - 27 Mar 2026 A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation conducts aerial firefighting operations over mountainous forest areas in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, carrying a water bucket while flying through smoke-filled valleys as authorities battle ongoing wildfires and severe PM2.5 air pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix xSOPAxImagesx PTASIRI270326R6II6303
Helicopters Battle Wildfires in Chiang Mai, Thailand - 27 Mar 2026 A helicopter performs water pickup operations over a reservoir in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as part of aerial firefighting efforts against ongoing wildfires. A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation skims the water surface to collect water before heading to fire-affected forest areas amid hazy conditions caused by smoke and rising PM2.5 pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix xSOPAxImagesx PTASIRI270326R6II5773
Helicopters Battle Wildfires in Chiang Mai, Thailand - 27 Mar 2026 A helicopter performs water pickup operations over a reservoir in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as part of aerial firefighting efforts against ongoing wildfires. A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation skims the water surface to collect water before heading to fire-affected forest areas amid hazy conditions caused by smoke and rising PM2.5 pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix xSOPAxImagesx PTASIRI270326R6II5763
Helicopters Battle Wildfires in Chiang Mai, Thailand - 27 Mar 2026 An AS350 helicopter from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment conducts aerial firefighting operations over mountainous forest areas in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, flying through smoke-filled valleys as authorities battle ongoing wildfires and severe PM2.5 air pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix xSOPAxImagesx PTASIRI270326R6II5687
Helicopters Battle Wildfires in Chiang Mai, Thailand - 27 Mar 2026 A helicopter performs water pickup operations over a reservoir in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, as part of aerial firefighting efforts against ongoing wildfires. A KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation skims the water surface to collect water before heading to fire-affected forest areas amid hazy conditions caused by smoke and rising PM2.5 pollution. Chiang Mai Thailand Copyright: xPongmanatxTasirix xSOPAxImagesx PTASIRI270326DxII4904

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