Warehouse fire in Nonthaburi draws over 50 fire engines, suspicion points to electrical short circuit

Over 50 fire engines and some 100 firefighters, last night dashed to extinguish a raging warehouse inferno in Nonthaburi, taking 90 minutes to bravely overcome the fierce fire. The preliminary investigation suggests that an electrical short circuit may have triggered the outbreak of the fire in the warehouse.

At approximately 9.20pm yesterday, local authorities in the district of Bang Sri Mueang located in the province of Nonthaburi, were alerted to the incident at the Nockstore Company Limited warehouse, a local establishment situated at No. 103, Moo 1, within Wat Bang Sri Mueang lane, off the Bang Sri Mueang road. Fire engines from various nearby areas, including the municipality of Bang Sri Mueang, Bang Kra Sang, Sai Ma and Nonthaburi, rushed to the site, alongside a massive force of volunteer firemen.

A two-storey edifice of considerable size, the building, located on a three-acre plot, was a relatively new construction, barely a year old. As a storehouse for numerous, potentially flammable articles, the fire spread with remarkable speed, fuelled further by the force of the blowing wind.

Firefighters had to tirelessly direct water jets from all sides to contain the blaze. Located on the right side of the building’s ground floor was the office of the company, which the firefighting unit managed to douse promptly.

On inspection, it was discovered that the warehouse stored a variety of restaurant supplies including cleaning fluids, tissues, plastic bags, plastic glasses, food wrapping film, and food containers among other items, explaining the occasional explosions within the building due to flammable materials.

A white Toyota pick-up truck, registration number 3 Tab 5104 Bangkok, containing goods, was spotted within the premises, with minimal fire damage. The vehicle was swiftly relocated by the personnel before being fully engulfed by the warehouse fire, reported Sanook.

Nopparat Kasemvong, residing across from the warehouse fire, informed the emergency services at a fire station of Bang Sri Mueang municipality. The 19 year old revealed the warehouse employed a large workforce during the day but only had a night watchman present during the fire outbreak.

As of 11pm yesterday, the warehouse fire was finally brought under control after about 90 minutes of concerted efforts.

Preliminary investigations hint at no casualties due to the warehouse being vacated since 5pm on that day. The cause of the fire is anticipated to be an electrical short circuit. However, the collapse of the building within hours of the fire outbreak and the extent of resultant damage is still being assessed. Consequently, forensic officers are expected to join the investigation to establish the exact cause of the fire.