Fire in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Soi 31, under control
4 or 5 large explosions shook residents in Sukhumvit Soi 31 around 1.45 this afternoon. It appears an electric transformer exploded, right outside a school. The ensuing fire threatened the adjacent school buildings.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and had the fire under control within 10 minutes.
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Large plumes of back, acrid smoke were seen billowing from the scene of the explosion. No one has been injured as a result but electricity in the area is down until officials can ascertain the damage and effect repairs. Watch videos here, taken by Brennan Campbell.
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