Two people are confirmed dead and six others, including firefighting volunteers, suffered the effects of smoke inhalation during a blaze at Sampeng Market in Bangkok’s Chinatown area yesterday (Sunday).

 

The fire is reported to have started after an old transformer exploded at about 11.20am and flames reached the LPG cylinders of a food vendor, which also exploded, reportedly killing the unidentified vendor.

 

The fire then spread to four shophouses, forcing many shoppers and vendors to flee in panic. A car, which was parked in front of the shop houses, was also burned. About 20 fire trucks and their firemen rushed to the scene.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/2-die-and-6-suffer-smoke-inhalation-in-fire-at-chinatowns-sampeng-market/

 

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no one should lose their life in a small building like this

 

RIP

 

Old transformers!

The Electricity Authority should hang their heads in shame and very low! That their old and never service equipment fails and kills, shows the negligence of this authority.

I hope the new BKK governor, Chadchart, gets moving on this and starts to chop dud officials!

If you been to Sampeng Market you will know the fire risk there.

8 hours ago, smedly said:

no one should lose their life in a small building like this

 

RIP

 

Small it maybe but a death trap like many buildings.