Mountain B fire: 30 witnesses interviewed - no word yet on what caused the tragedy

[webfact]

Picture: INN

 

INN carried a report into the continuing investigation into the fire last week at Mountain B in Sattahip, Chonburi.

 

Provincial police chief Pol Maj-Gen Attasit Kitjahan said there were 15 fatalities and 40 injuries. 

 

A scientific, forensic investigation into the cause continues and 30 witness statements have been taken.

 

So far only the owner "Sia B" has been charged with negligence causing death and not having a licence.

 

Attasit said that the cause of the fire remains in doubt and urged the media to be patient as investigators continue their work.

 

Civil engineers have been studying the structural integrity of the building before investigators are allowed to gather further evidence. 

 

Attasit urged any further customers at the pub to come forward and speak to the investigation taskforce. 

 

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[Alcat]

It is always an electrical fault !

[law ling]

Thirty witness statements ... and the cause is still in doubt.

 

They're asking the wrong questions, or the wrong people.

[Road Warrior]

try dodgy electrical wiring  ???? 

[carlyai]

The electrical wiring may have been ... passable, but I saw one post where pyrotechs were used. 

[oznomad]

If you want to know everything about the fire, watch Fabulous Pattaya news on youtube. ????

 

[leither69]

I doubt they have anyone competent enough to assess the scene and determine the cause. 

[jacko45k]

14 hours ago, Road Warrior said:

try dodgy electrical wiring  ???? 

Oh they will certainly have that!

[hotchilli]

21 hours ago, webfact said:

Civil engineers have been studying the structural integrity of the building before investigators are allowed to gather further evidence.

Witnesses said smoke and flames started in the ceiling, which then started to drop burning material down on the occupants below.

Q: what's in the ceiling space?

A: Electrical wiring and flammable sound proofing.

Conclusion... Fire caused by electrical malfunction.

[Emdog]

"So far only the owner "Sia B" has been charged with negligence causing death and not having a licence."

Seems government "inspectors" and police should be hit with the same charge of "negligence causing death"