Fiery stir-fry chaos: Cook’s dish sets floating restaurant ablaze (video)
A peaceful riverside lunch turned into chaos when a fiery wok of stir-fried morning glory set a floating restaurant’s roof ablaze, sending panicked tourists scrambling for safety.
The dramatic incident unfolded at 2.10pm yesterday, March 11, at a well-known floating restaurant on the Ping River in Wiang Nong Long district, Lamphun province. Crowds of tourists had gathered to enjoy the scenic waterside setting when disaster struck in the kitchen.
Captured by TikTok user @kkoycsk, flames shot up as a cook prepared the popular stir-fried dish, igniting the thatched roof in seconds.
As thick smoke filled the air, terrified diners fled in every direction. Some customers sprinted to safety, while others leapt into action, using nearby water containers and buckets to fight the growing fire.
Despite the initial panic, quick-thinking patrons and staff managed to extinguish the flames before they could spread further, preventing what could have been a devastating disaster.
The cook, who also owns the restaurant, was left visibly shaken, nearly collapsing from shock after witnessing the sudden inferno. Onlookers rushed to offer support, comforting the distraught chef in the aftermath of the blaze.
Police are now investigating whether the fire was caused by an oil flare-up or a gas leak. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the restaurant is expected to resume operations after necessary repairs, reported KhaoSod.
For tourists looking for a unique riverside dining experience, this fiery spectacle was an unexpected twist on their afternoon meal.
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In similar news, firefighters swiftly tackled a blaze at a four-star hotel in Ubon Ratchathani, just hours after newlyweds had celebrated their wedding there.
The fire broke out at 1pm on March 9, prompting a rapid response from police and municipal fire crews. Upon arrival at the hotel on Chayangkul Road, thick black smoke was seen pouring from room 802 on the eighth floor.
Firefighters battled through heavy smoke to extinguish the flames, bringing the situation under control in 30 minutes. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
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