On June 28th, 2023, a distressing incident took place in a residential area of Thawi Watthana, Bangkok. A woman inadvertently activated an old fire extinguisher, causing its fire-suppressing chemical contents to explode towards her.

 

The accident occurred in a two-story townhouse located on Borommaratchachonnani Road, Soi 121.

 

Rescue officials from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, responding to the scene, discovered a 7kg fire extinguisher, upside down in a cardboard box, in a bedroom filled with white smoke, reported Siam Rath.

 

Upon closer examination, the fire extinguisher was found to be an old, 7kg model, originally distributed by the Thawi Watthana District Office back in 2009. The blast was likely triggered when the woman turned the extinguisher upside down, causing the valve to loosen and release the chemicals.

 

The rescuers also discovered another identical fire extinguisher in a nearby house. Fearing another potential accident, the owner allowed the officials to safely release and dispose of its contents.

 

In light of this incident, residents are urged not to tamper with fire extinguishers without appropriate knowledge, as it risks explosion. Please coordinate with the Thawi Watthana District Office for appropriate disposal of such devices.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

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The extinguisher did not explode!!!

 

It was activated accdentally.

 

10 minutes ago, Crossy said:

The extinguisher did not explode!!!

 

It was activated accdentally.

 

But that doesn't sell column inches , not exciting enough , explosion grabs the attention.

 

Don't forget rule number 1 of a news reporter.

" Never let the truth get in the way of a good story ".

If the fire don't get cha

then the extinguisher will...

3 hours ago, Emdog said:

If the fire don't get cha

then the extinguisher will...

Best policy is don't touch anything...

7 hours ago, NE1 said:

Don't forget rule number 1 of a news reporter.

" Never let the truth get in the way of a good story ".

So true on so many fronts.

Putting it upside down in a box? It was activated immediately by hard handling.

To be able to do so, the safety pin was out. Used for another function?

??? What explosion, Just got Activated upside down. 

3 hours ago, xtrnuno41 said:

he safety pin was out. Used for another function?

Nose Picker ?????