Fire Breaks out at Dangerous Goods Container in Chonburi’s Port

[snoop1130]

 

CHONBURI, Aug 29 (TNA) – A fire incident involving a container carrying a class 5.2 oxidizing substance occurred at the dangerous goods warehouse of JWD within the Laem Chabang Port area in Chonburi province.

 

Flames engulfed the storage container, causing thick black smoke to spread across the vicinity.

 

Those in close proximity experienced significant discomfort, including nausea and breathing problems.

 

Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1230296

 

-- Thai News Agency 2023-08-29

 

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[snoop1130]

Build-up of heat likely cause of port explosion

 

 

Heat is thought to have been the cause of the explosion and fire among containers being stored inside Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri province on Tuesday.

 

The container in question was holding 378 boxes of organic peroxide in an area reserved for dangerous chemicals.

 

The fire, which was followed by an explosion, sent a pillar of noxious black smoke into the air, which could be seen from far away.

 

Caption: Photo by Krit Chevathamanon

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/build-up-of-heat-likely-cause-of-port-explosion/

 

-- Thai PBS 2023-08-29

 

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[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Heat is thought to have been the cause of the explosion and fire among containers being stored inside Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri province on Tuesday.

 

The container in question was holding 378 boxes of organic peroxide in an area reserved for dangerous chemicals.

So conditions not well monitored for dangerous chemicals.

[redwood1]

Only one thing to do......Build a new port at Bali Hai.......lol

[sammieuk1]

Nailed it they are dangerous alright ????

Edited August 29, 2023 by sammieuk1