Bangkok fire leaves three injured, investigations underway
A fire broke out in a commercial building in Bang Khun Thian, Bangkok yesterday, January 26 at 2.15pm, resulting in three injuries. A 57 year old man sought refuge on the rooftop, using water from a tank to cool himself as firefighters battled the flames for over four hours.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Sathorn Rabiabpho received a report of the incident at building number 31, Soi Thian Thale 26, Bang Khun Thian district. Fire trucks from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, along with Ruamkatanyu Foundation, were dispatched to the scene.
The three-storey commercial building, registered as a limited partnership dealing in plastic motorcycle parts, was engulfed in flames on its second floor. The fire spread to three adjacent units under the same company’s management. It took emergency services more than four hours to contain the blaze.
The fire resulted in three individuals sustaining minor injuries. The individuals were promptly rescued and given first aid before being transported to Bang Khun Thian Elderly Hospital for further treatment.
The 43 year old business owner, Pai San, revealed uncertainty about the fire’s origin. Pai San noted that the fire may be ignited by welding sparks, but the exact cause remains undetermined.
Among those trapped was a worker later identified as 57 year old Kriengsak Suansamran, who emerged during the fire extinguishing operations. He was reunited with his two sons, who had been anxiously waiting at the scene.
Kriengsak recounted fleeing to the rooftop amidst thick smoke, which made it difficult to find a way out. When the heat became unbearable, he discovered a water tank near a mango tree and used the water to cool himself. Fortunately, the rooftop had enough air to breathe, allowing him to survive until he could reunite with his sons.
Investigators are currently gathering evidence and coordinating with forensic officers for a thorough investigation to determine the true cause of the fire, reported KhaoSod.
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