rooster59 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 British man lucky to survive after fire destroys Jomtien apartment Image: Siamchon News A British man had a lucky but daring escape from a fire which broke out in his sixth floor apartment on Friday afternoon. John Culling, 50, climbed down from his balcony to the apartment below after fire quickly spread through his apartment blocking access to his front door. Miraculously, Mr Culling sustained only minor injuries. Police and fire crews were called to the Jomtien apartment block just after 4pm on Saturday. Mr Culling told officers how he was standing on the balcony talking on the phone when he saw smoke coming from inside the apartment. Image: Siamchon News As he went inside, the fire had already taken hold and his only escape route was to climb over the side of the balcony. Fire crews took more than 30 minutes to bring the blaze under control. Mr Culling’s apartment suffered extensive damage. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire. Image: Siamchon News Source: Siamchon News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-01-02 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Lucky he had insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted January 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2021 You'd think you'd smell something early on, maybe he has covid 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 43 minutes ago, rooster59 said: An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire. Chip pan.... regards Worgeordie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangyai Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 15 hours ago, worgeordie said: Chip pan.... regards Worgeordie Cigarette butt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, worgeordie said: Chip pan.... regards Worgeordie Yes I had that thought, chatting on the balcony with the chip-pan going. Actually had a friend killed like that in UK, but he fell asleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Park Lane condo apparently, I'm not sure why a big secret the locations of stories 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Miraculous he was 50 & able to climb down one floor. Would he have been safer remaining on his own balcony till the blaze was under control? Why did it take 30 minutes to put out a blaze in a 40 square metre condo? Who was he phoning so long? So many questions; so few answers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said: Park Lane condo apparently, I'm not sure why a big secret the locations of stories Because it is Saturday or is it Friday yet ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graemeaylward Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: A British man had a lucky but daring escape from a fire which broke out in his sixth floor apartment on Friday afternoon. 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: Police and fire crews were called to the Jomtien apartment block just after 4pm on Saturday. I wonder why it took so long to call the Fire Brigade! ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 13 minutes ago, graemeaylward said: I wonder why it took so long to call the Fire Brigade! ???? Yes, they plan to call them in about 6 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted January 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2021 Lucky the fire brigade answered the phone 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Peterw42 Posted January 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2021 1 hour ago, mikebell said: Miraculous he was 50 & able to climb down one floor. Would he have been safer remaining on his own balcony till the blaze was under control? Why did it take 30 minutes to put out a blaze in a 40 square metre condo? Who was he phoning so long? So many questions; so few answers. I was walking past as this happened, the response was actually really quick the fire extinguished in minutes. There is no way the guy could have stayed on the balcony, fire had already blown out the bedroom windows (LHS), lots of smoke, I was on the ground looking up and could feel the heat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 5 hours ago, JoePai said: Lucky he had insurance How do you know he did? (I can't see any mention (other than the "investigation") in the article unless I am even more challenged then I thought........) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Rodriguez Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 lucky the balcony did not break off when he tried 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 7 hours ago, JoePai said: Lucky he had insurance I hope so, or tomorrow's headline will be 'British man lucky to survive after fire opens Go-Fund-Me Page to cover building residents insurance claims' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 drunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Olmate Posted January 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2021 1 hour ago, from the home of CC said: drunk? Better hit the sack then! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickymouse1 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 9 hours ago, ChipButty said: Lucky the fire brigade answered the phone Only bcz he is a Brit,did they answer???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 12 hours ago, worgeordie said: Chip pan.. 12 hours ago, Bangyai said: Cigarette butt. Meth lab. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Park Lane, Soi Watboon, nothing secret about that location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 14 hours ago, ChipButty said: Lucky the fire brigade answered the phone You have a point there. I remember in my early days in Pattaya, must be about 25 years ago now, a bar in walking street on fire. A fire engine arrives and has ONE fireman on it. When asked why only him, he answers that the others were watching the world cup and would arrive soon 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007cableguy Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 At least fire engines didn't have to come far the fire station is on the same road ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patong2021 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 No fire detection system? Why no smoke detector? And obviously no sprinkler. Why don't people have smoke detector they can buy and put in if building does not have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRich Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 I’m impressed he was able to get on to the balcony below. I wonder how he managed that? That looks like a very dangerous manoeuvre. It just shows how quickly a fire takes hold. It makes sense to have an escape plan for fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 21 hours ago, Peterw42 said: I was walking past as this happened, the response was actually really quick the fire extinguished in minutes. There is no way the guy could have stayed on the balcony, fire had already blown out the bedroom windows (LHS), lots of smoke, I was on the ground looking up and could feel the heat Thanks for clearing that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 6 hours ago, Patong2021 said: No fire detection system? Why no smoke detector? And obviously no sprinkler. Why don't people have smoke detector they can buy and put in if building does not have. I was thinking the same no smoke alarms I've got them in all my properties, <deleted> they are cheap enough to buy, in my rental properties it's good way to stop people smoking I always make them aware of them, I have one condo and the smoke alarms are wired to the main security room and I warn the guest about them, set that off through smoking 2000 Baht fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, ChipButty said: I was thinking the same no smoke alarms I've got them in all my properties, <deleted> they are cheap enough to buy, in my rental properties it's good way to stop people smoking I always make them aware of them, I have one condo and the smoke alarms are wired to the main security room and I warn the guest about them, set that off through smoking 2000 Baht fine Hopefully toast in the toaster doesn't set them off, it often does. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Hopefully toast in the toaster doesn't set them off, it often does. Thats acceptable but there is extractors in the kitchen areas, it's murder trying to stop people smoking indoors, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Hopefully toast in the toaster doesn't set them off, it often does. Im the worlds worst for that, the bread gets cremated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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