BANGKOK (TNA) – The spokesman of the Royal Thai Navy said the cause of the fire on an oil tanker in the Chao Phraya River in Samut Prakan province Sunday remained unknown.

 

VAdm Pokkrong Monthatphalin said staff from the Disaster Relief Center of the navy inspected the vessel that was anchored in the middle of the river and were still unable to find a clue to the blaze.

 

The Samut Prakan office of the Marine Department was informed of the incident at the estuary of the Chao Phraya River at 1.30pm yesterday (March 27). It happened near the Mine Squadron of the navy.

 

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3 hours ago, webfact said:

still unable to find a clue to the blaze.

Cigarette

 

I've seen it many times, cigarette smoking in unsafe areas. 

 

From a previous report of the incident.

 

"Police say sparks erupted in the anchor windlass room prior to the explosion, which resulted in a fire that was confined to that room."

 

Maybe the Navy should ask the Police for a clue.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

It happened near the Mine Squadron of the navy.

 

Hmmmm, maybe something escaped.

Sparks from an anchor windless in a sealed room?

More like leakage or fumes will be the culprit.

 

51 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Cigarette

 

I've seen it many times, cigarette smoking in unsafe areas. 

 

My money is on BBQ

Attack from the enemy? quick buy some more without engines for less risk of future fires ????