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.

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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