Northern Thailand battles raging wildfires as air pollution soars to hazardous levels

[Collection]Northern Thailand faces worsening wildfires, with Chiang Mai experiencing severe air pollution as PM2.5 particles exceed WHO's safe limit. Fires in Chiang Dao, fueled by dry conditions and illegal crop burning, have led to 2,465 heat points across 17 provinces. Emergency measures are in place, with Chiang Mai governor designating disaster zones in affected areas.