Bangkok fire outbreak traps ‘Mother of the Year’

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A horrifying fire outbreak occurred at a renowned townhouse in the Lat Phrao district in Bangkok mobilising emergency services to rescue an 80 year old woman. The fire services were summoned to Amornphan Village 9, Soi Chokchai 4, Soi 84, Lat Phrao district at approximately 4am today.

 

Terror engulfed the popular Lat Phrao neighbourhood as a blaze erupted in a two-storey townhouse, comprising ten adjoining units. Making the Lat Phrao fire situation worse, was the anguished cries of an elderly woman trapped in the ablaze townhouse. The affected townhouse spanned an area of around 40 square metres, with a makeshift addition to the rear. Excessive smoke and fire were observed engulfing the third-storey extension.

 

Upon arrival of the rescue team, they encountered an elderly couple on the emergency balcony of the second floor, pleading for help. Amid the continuously erupting Lat Phrao fire, the rescue team managed to climb downstairs and rescue the couple. Concurrently, the rescue personnel aimed their efforts at preventing the flames from spreading to neighbouring residences. After approximately 40 minutes of relentless firefighting, they finally managed to contain the fire, reported KhaoSod.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/fire-outbreak-in-lat-phrao-districts-renowned-townhouse-traps-mother-of-the-year-2

 

-- Thaiger 2023-08-18

 

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Three people rescued from burning townhouse in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao

 

 

An elderly couple and a woman were safely rescued after they became trapped in a burning three-story townhouse in a housing estate in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao district late last night (Thursday).

 

Fire fighters and EMTs rushed to the Amornphand housing estate, in Soi 84 off Chokchai 4 Road, when they were alerted to a fire in one of the townhouses.

 

Upon arriving at the scene, they saw three people on the second floor trying to escape via the balcony, but they were prevented from doing so by an iron grille. The front door was also locked.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/three-people-rescued-from-burning-townhouse-in-bangkoks-lat-phrao/

 

-- Thaiger 2023-08-18

 

- Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

 

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

Amornphan Village 9, Soi Chokchai 4, Soi 84, Lat Phrao district at approximately 4am today.

Chok Chai 4 has not been a "Soi" for decades.  At least the PBS report gets it right.

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