Electric scooter inferno: Sattahip park blaze leaves metal carnage
A peaceful evening at Nong Takian Park in Sattahip turned into a fiery spectacle when an electric scooter exploded into flames on Sunday, September 29, leaving behind nothing but a pile of scorched metal. Firefighters swooped in to save the day, dousing the blaze before it could engulf the surrounding area.
The scooter’s owner, who had just returned from a routine market trip, described the terrifying moment.
“I heard a loud popping sound, and before I could react, flames started erupting from the scooter.”
In a desperate attempt to disconnect the battery, the owner was met with an uncontrollable fire, leaving the vehicle in ruins.
Local police are now investigating the cause, with early reports pointing to a potential battery malfunction as the culprit. Thankfully, no one was injured, but officials are sounding the alarm for all electric scooter users.
“This incident could have been much worse. Owners need to ensure their scooters are in good working order to avoid such disasters.”
With the rise of electric scooters, incidents like this are a harsh reminder of the risks involved if proper care isn’t taken. Police urge users to regularly inspect their scooters, especially the battery, to avoid future explosions, reported Pattaya Mail.
In related news, a British man narrowly avoided serious injury when his motorbike skidded and caught fire on Patong Hill on September 2. The incident occurred as the 62 year old rider was navigating the downhill slope past the Tiger Temple Shrine on his way to Patong Beach.
In other news, a fire broke out at an electric motorcycle shop, quickly spreading to a nearby mobile phone store and a bank, resulting in millions of baht in damages. Police are investigating the cause of the blaze that occurred on September 19, at 5.30pm. The incident took place in a two-storey building in the town of Rasisalai, Sisaket province.
