Fire in Bangkok’s Min Buri destroys warehouse and 8 vehicles
A fire broke out in Soi Rom Klao 7, Min Buri district, Bangkok, spreading to a chemical storage warehouse and destroying eight vehicles, including six cars and two motorcycles.
The incident occurred at 3.05am today, January 17, when the Rama 199 Radio Centre was alerted to a grass fire in Rom Klao 7, Saen Saep subdistrict, Min Buri district.
Upon receiving the alert, the Bang Chan Disaster Prevention and Mitigation team, along with fire engines, arrived at the scene.
They found the fire had initially ignited in the grass and subsequently spread to a warehouse storing wood and chemicals, including preservatives.
The blaze also damaged six cars and two motorcycles. Additionally, fuel leakage from vehicles within the warehouse necessitated a switch from using water to foam to control the fire.
After over 45 minutes of efforts, the fire was extinguished. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported. Police are currently investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the extent of the damage, reported KhaoSod.
In a similar incident, a fire broke out at a plastic recycling factory in Krathum Baen district, completely destroying the facility. While the primary report focuses on the factory’s destruction, the intense nature of the blaze suggests potential collateral damage to nearby properties, including vehicles, reported Bangkok Post.
In another report, a huge fire erupted in October last year at a colossal warehouse in the Chaiyapruek area, spewing thick black smoke into the sky and causing the roof to cave in dramatically. After several gruelling hours, heroic firefighters finally tamed the roaring flames.
Factories must comply with laws under the Factory Act and Fire Safety Codes issued by the Department of Industrial Works in Thailand. Regular inspections are mandated to ensure compliance with safety standards, including equipment checks and adherence to fire prevention protocols.
Despite regulations, some factories lack adequate fire safety measures due to weak enforcement or cost-cutting practices.
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