Fire at Rong Kluea Market damages warehouse and shops
Suspected electrical fault sparks blaze as vendors rush to save goods
A fire at the Rong Kluea Market in Nakhon Nayok resulted in the destruction of a shoe warehouse and damage to five shops. The blaze was contained before it could spread to other areas, with an electrical short circuit suspected as the cause.
At 10pm yesterday, April 30, police from Mueang Nakhon Nayok district received reports of a fire at the Rong Kluea Market in Sarika subdistrict. They promptly informed their superiors and headed to the scene with emergency services and fire trucks.
The fire occurred in a warehouse storing shoes, which was adjacent to several other shops. Residents and shop owners worked together to evacuate belongings and assist in extinguishing the flames.
They managed to control the fire within a limited area, preventing it from spreading further. Officials then doused the embers to prevent reignition.
A preliminary assessment revealed that around five shops were damaged by the fire. While an electrical short circuit is suspected to be the initial cause, forensic officers will conduct further investigations to determine the exact reason.
The cost of the damage has yet to be assessed, but fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities reported in this incident, reported KhaoSod.
In similar news, a massive fire engulfed the three-storey warehouse of the Thai Human Imagery Museum in Nakhon Chaisri district, Nakhon Pathom, causing damages estimated at over 10 million baht.
The blaze, which erupted on April 23, spared the museum’s main exhibition area, where lifelike sculptures of revered monks, former monarchs, and historical Thai scenes are displayed.
The fire was reported at 6.30am, prompting a rapid response from at least 10 fire engines and crews. Firefighters battled the flames for two hours before gaining control, but the 10-by-25-metre warehouse was completely destroyed.
The facility stored valuable materials, including fibreglass, thinners, oils, and other chemicals essential for creating the museum’s signature wax and fibreglass figures.
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