by Samantha Rose

A massive fire engulfed over 44 wooden houses in Bangkok’s Talat Phlu district, near Soi Wutthakat 18-20, leaving local officials battling the flames for more than 45 minutes. There were no reported injuries or deaths.

The authorities received the emergency report at approximately 5.45am and coordinated with the Bangkok Fire and Rescue Department, as well as volunteers from the charity foundation, to respond to the incident.

 

The source of the fire was located approximately 10 metres deep inside Soi Wutthakat 18, an area connecting to Soi Wutthakat 20. Rapidly spreading flames consumed several adjacent wooden two-storey structures. Many of these structures were built close to one another, allowing the fire to spread quickly, intensifying the blaze.

Responding teams mobilised more than 10 fire hoses to curb the fire from both Soi Wutthakat 18 and 20. After approximately 45 minutes, they were able to control the inferno.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/bangkok-blaze-devastates-44-homes-in-rapid-inferno-45-minute-fire-battle

 

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Hopefully they re-build with more logic this time.

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Bangkok Governor Inspects Fire Scene

 

 

BANGKOK, May 24 (TNA) – Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt inspected the fire scene in Soi Wutthakat 18 after the blaze destroyed about 44 houses early Wednesday morning.

 

The fire raging wooden row houses was reported at 5.45 am in Talat Phlu area, Thonburi district. Firefighters rushed to the scene and spent about 45 minutes to put the blaze under control.  

 

Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1177793

 

-- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-05-24

 

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On the bright side if there is one no more termites ????

all 44 homes just happened to be empty at the time too ?