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Phuket Faces Fire Risk from Unspent Firecrackers After Festival

Ashley WingsBy Ashley WingsOctober 13, 2024No Comments14 Views
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Phuket City is facing a potential fire hazard due to the large quantities of unspent firecrackers left over after the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Officials from the Phuket City Municipality are taking action to prevent any dangerous incidents as the discarded fireworks pose a significant fire risk, especially with the island’s increasing waste management challenges.

Fire Hazard from Unspent Firecrackers

Unspent Firecrackers Posing a Threat

Following the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, large amounts of firecracker waste were collected from various street processions and shrine activities. According to Phuket City Deputy Mayor Suphot La-ongphet, some firecrackers failed to detonate fully, leaving behind gunpowder residue. This unspent gunpowder, if improperly disposed of, can ignite and cause fires, especially at the landfill in Saphan Hin where the firecracker waste was dumped.

Fire Prevention Measures at the Landfill

Deputy Mayor Suphot explained that Phuket officials are working closely with the Waste Disposal Group at Phuket City Municipality’s Engineering Division to develop strategies for the safe disposal of unspent firecrackers. They are particularly focused on preventing any leftover gunpowder from igniting, especially as Phuket moves into the hotter, drier months following the rainy season.

Phuket’s Waste Management Struggles

Overwhelmed Waste Disposal Facility

Phuket’s waste disposal system is already under considerable strain. The Saphan Hin solid waste disposal facility is processing about 1,100 tons of waste daily, despite its incinerators being designed to handle only 700 tons per day. This imbalance has led to an accumulation of over 10,000 tons of waste, contributing to ongoing waste management challenges on the island.

Increasing Waste with Tourist Season

With Phuket’s tourist season approaching, daily waste levels are expected to rise further, reaching 1,500 tons per day, as Deputy Mayor Suphot reported. This adds significant pressure to an already overstretched waste management system, which is still grappling with the aftermath of the pandemic. Phuket’s growing tourism numbers have exacerbated the situation, with more waste being generated than the city’s waste infrastructure can handle.

Sustainable Tourism and Future Concerns

Addressing Waste Issues Amid Tourism Growth

In parallel with local waste management efforts, Phuket is also addressing broader sustainability concerns in the tourism sector. Deputy Governor Norasak Suksomboon highlighted these challenges at the 25th Inter-Islands Tourism Policy Forum, where global tourism leaders and policymakers gathered to discuss the future of tourism and climate change. With daily waste amounts increasing from 742 tons in 2022 to 1,100 tons in 2023, the island is in urgent need of innovative strategies to tackle waste and ensure sustainable growth.

Looking Forward

Phuket’s waste crisis, compounded by the fire risks from the unspent firecrackers, demonstrates the urgent need for improved waste management solutions. The city’s officials are committed to addressing both immediate hazards and long-term waste management issues as they seek to balance tourism growth with environmental sustainability.

Conclusion

As Phuket grapples with the aftermath of its iconic Vegetarian Festival and prepares for the tourist season, the combined challenges of fire safety and waste management take center stage. With efforts underway to dispose of unspent firecrackers safely and manage the island’s waste crisis, officials remain focused on protecting public safety and ensuring sustainable development.

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