Laos Records 16,000 Fire Hotspots as Air Pollution Soars
VIENTIANE, April 5, 2026 — Laos has recorded more than 16,000 fire hotspots in the first three months of 2026, driving air pollution to hazardous levels across the country, authorities said.
Data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment showed 16,395 hotspots nationwide, with fires affecting all forest categories as well as agricultural and fallow land, where the highest number of burnings was recorded.
Officials said human activity remains the main cause, including slash-and-burn farming, grass burning for livestock and forest clearing without adequate fire control measures.
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