Factory explodes in Samut Prakan, at least a dozen injured

[Thaiger]

This morning a plastics factory exploded in Samut Prakan, a province just south of Bangkok. There were many injuries reported. The Ming Dih polystyrene factory caught fire around 3 am. Witnesses report hearing multiple explosions in the area. 10 people were injured and 2 were seriously injured. It was also reported that a huge fireball erupted from the factory. It took firefighters 2 hours to put out the fire. Around 9:30 am, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and Bang Phli district chief Somsak Kaewsena told people who live in a 5 kilometre radius to evacuate. Residents have also […]

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[AlexPTY]

I was dropping my friend at Suvarnabhumi this morning and it looked like the fire was right at the end of the runaway, was worried its a plane. Glad it wasn't. Wind was in a right direction so all flights took off 

[HolyCowCm]

Just watched the news over lunch with the kids. That smoke was black and toxic looking but then you saw emergency crew walking around with hard hats and a hospital mask on. TIT.

[Bangkok_Gary]

"A rescue foundation firefighter was killed and more than 60 people were in the fire ..." More than 60 people were what ?? Injured ?

[Scott]

Thoughts and prayers for the 18 year old rescue volunteer who was tragically killed.