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A large fire broke out at a plastic and rubber warehouse in Ban Phaeo District, Samut Sakhon, on the morning of January 29, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Firefighters battled all day to bring the blaze under control.

 

The fire, which started at approximately 10:55 engulfed the Maha Chok Mahachai Trading Company’s storage facility in Moo 6, Yok Krabat Subdistrict. The warehouse contained plastic waste, rubber materials, and scrap metal for recycling, all of which served as fuel for the rapidly spreading flames.

 

Fire crews from multiple districts, along with emergency volunteers, were deployed to the site. The Samut Sakhon Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office reported that the inferno had already caused two of the eight storage buildings to collapse, prompting authorities to restrict access to the area for safety reasons.

 

 

Provincial Governor Nirut Niramaiwong arrived at the scene alongside local officials, including the district chief and industrial regulators, during the afternoon, to coordinate response efforts. Despite intensive firefighting operations, the blaze remained difficult to contain due to the highly flammable materials inside the facility and burnt throughout the night.

 

There have been no reports of casualties or injuries. Authorities are continuing efforts to prevent the fire from spreading further, and an investigation into the cause of the blaze is underway.

 

-- 2025-01-30

 

 

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