Pattaya terrorised by two fires in the night, locals evacuated

[snoop1130]

 

Two major fires erupted in Pattaya in the early hours this morning, terrorising locals and tourists alike. The first fire erupted at a well-known shopping centre in Nong Prue district, and the second incident erupted at a high-rise condominium on South Pattaya Road.

 

A large amount of smoke emerged from the mall, frightening many tourists strolling along Pattaya Beach. The local authorities promptly took control of the situation, directing bystanders to hastily evacuate the area.

 

Pattaya firefighters quickly arrived at the scene to battle the flames. Initially, no fatalities were reported, but two individuals sustained injuries from smoke inhalation.

 

Preliminary assessments suggested that the fire might have originated from a short circuit, with estimated damages of no less than a hundred thousand baht.

 

Later at 3.30am the same night, another fire erupted in a condominium located along South Pattaya Road, Nong Prue sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province.

 

Flames were spotted engulfing the 12th floor and quickly spreading to the 13th floor. Thick smoke billowed into the sky, prompting authorities to evacuate all residents of the condominium for safety.

 

Firefighters battled the raging inferno for over an hour before finally managing to subdue the flames. Investigation revealed the fire originated from a room on the 12th floor, resulting in the complete destruction of the foreign resident’s room.

 

Before the incident, residents in the building had reported a burning smell and seeing flames in the room. Their quick thinking led to initial attempts to extinguish the fire by themselves.

However, the fire rapidly spread beyond control, necessitating further assistance from the fire department.

 

Subsequent investigations will involve interviewing the foreign resident, whose room was the initial source of the flames. Forensic experts will further examine the scenes at the condominium to further collect evidence to determine the true cause of the fire, reported Daily News.

 

Image courtesy of Daily News

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-05-17

 

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[steven100]

trying to cook a feed at 3.00am after the bar closed perhaps .....

[champers]

Chip pan fire?

[Georgealbert]

41 minutes ago, champers said:

Chip pan fire?

5555 Those were the days, get p##sed, put the chip pan on, fall asleep and burn the kitchen or house down. At least it was slightly safer than getting p##sed and falling asleep while smoking in bed. 🙃

Edited May 17 by Georgealbert

[kwan]

'Firefighters battled the raging inferno . . . ' 

Crikey !

Now out on DVD !

[scubascuba3]

just went past it

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, champers said:

Chip pan fire?

Dropped a reefer.

[Smokey and the Bandit]

No sprinkler system operating?

[jacko45k]

In an environment where a news article often includes the gender, age and nationality of the people in the news, it amazes me that in this case, neither the condo nor the mall in question get named. It is ridiculous. 

[scubascuba3]

1 hour ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

No sprinkler system operating?

in the condo?

[scubascuba3]

37 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

In an environment where a news article often includes the gender, age and nationality of the people in the news, it amazes me that in this case, neither the condo nor the mall in question get named. It is ridiculous. 

that eye sore Center condo Pattaya Tai, mall was Royal Gardens, i agree though often articles lack basic info

Edited May 18 by scubascuba3

[bendejo]

1 hour ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

No sprinkler system operating?

 

No need safety systems when pay extra inspection fee.

 

[newnative]

'...Pattaya terrorised...'.   Asean Now, the hub of hype.

[Smokey and the Bandit]

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

in the condo?

I own a condo and it has sprinklers in the ceiling, isn't that the point?

[scubascuba3]

45 minutes ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

I own a condo and it has sprinklers in the ceiling, isn't that the point?

how old is your condo? older ones won't have sprinklers in the condos themselves, different regulations back then

Edited May 18 by scubascuba3

[KhunBENQ]

4 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

that eye sore Center condo Pattaya Tai, mall was Royal Gardens, i agree though often articles lack basic info

Other Thai news sources have at least photos that make clear it is Royal Garden.

But seems here even that is too much.

[Georgealbert]

3 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Other Thai news sources have at least photos that make clear it is Royal Garden.

But seems here even that is too much.

My earlier thread did name it.

 

 

[Georgealbert]

4 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

how old is your condo? older ones won't have sprinklers in the condos themselves, different regulations back then

Yes fully agree. I have never been in this complex, but looking at the picture you posted yesterday, I would image no sprinklers and maybe only heat detectors in rooms and smoke detectors in corridors.

 

The fire safety measures did work during this incident, the fire was basically contained in the unit of origin, the alarm was raised and everyone was able to safely evacuate. Yes there was smoke in the corridors and a bit of external smoke/heat scorching, but the damage was mainly to one unit and no reported injuries.

 

It should also be noted that fire sprinklers main purpose is to contain a fire, not extinguish it, but if a fire is fully extinguished by the sprinklers that is a bonus. Sprinklers also raise the alarm, as they act as a heat detector and by containing a fire and stopping any spread, it allows a safer evacuation, with people having more time to exit. Even with a sprinkler controlled fire you are still going to get smoke, and it depends on the quality of doors (rarely see smoke seals on doors in Thailand) or if the door is closed, as to how much smoke gets into the corridor, also remember the emergency responders will have to open doors and it then stays open to allow hose lines into the unit, with applying water onto a fire initially producing steam and more smoke.

 

Also sprinklers are not like in the movie, a sprinkler head requires direct heat to operate, (a sprinkler with red liquid is designed to operate at 68C) and only that sprinkler head allows water to flow, not all of them on the system.

[watchcat]

20 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

that eye sore Center condo Pattaya Tai, mall was Royal Gardens, i agree though often articles lack basic info

 

Defamation charges?

[jacko45k]

20 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

that eye sore Center condo Pattaya Tai, mall was Royal Gardens, i agree though often articles lack basic info

Thanks... the one that used to have a GGB under it?....... Been there a lot of years. 

[KhunBENQ]

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

GGB

?

[brianthainess]

22 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

in the condo?

Err Yes I have seen them fitted in condos, I wouldn't buy one if it didn't, (personally I couldn't live in one anyway) The one I saw was in quite an old building too.

[jacko45k]

21 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

?

Go Go Bar.

[snoop1130]

Blaze destroys British man’s condo in Pattaya

 

 

A terrifying blaze erupted in the early hours of May 17 at the Center Condotel on South Pattaya Road, causing extensive damage and forcing the frantic evacuation of residents.

 

The fire, reported at 3.36am, initially broke out on the 12th floor, quickly spreading to the 13th floor as thick smoke engulfed the building, creating a chaotic and perilous scene.

 

Kraithong Chullanun, a 45 year old security guard at the condo, reported that flames were first spotted on the 12th floor, and within minutes, they had spread. Kraithong, alerted by a resident to the smell of smoke and visible flames, attempted to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. However, his efforts were in vain as the flames spread rapidly, necessitating the urgent call for fire services and the immediate evacuation of the residents.

 

Firefighters, armed with water trucks and the building’s internal water supply, battled the inferno for over an hour. They eventually managed to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading further, though the aftermath left smoke lingering throughout the building.

 

The origin of the fire was traced to a room on the 12th floor, destroying the belongings of Michael Raymond Bell, a 75 year old British national. Fortunately, Bell escaped without injury.

 

Police Lieutenant Captain Anirut Jaeroh, Deputy Inspector of Pattaya City Police Station, stated that initial investigations were inconclusive regarding the cause of the fire. Further examinations by the Chon Buri Province Forensic Office are required to determine the exact cause, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

The damage, estimated to exceed 1 million baht, has left residents and officials questioning how the fire started. Bell is set to be questioned to aid investigations.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-05-21

 

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[Tropicalevo]

Lucky that no one seems to have been injured.

[Gottfrid]

5 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The origin of the fire was traced to a room on the 12th floor, destroying the belongings of Michael Raymond Bell, a 75 year old British national.

And wasn´t that all we needed to know. Just another Brit in Thailand. Luckily that arse didn´t manage to kill people.

Edited May 21 by Gottfrid

[Georgealbert]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Blaze destroys British man’s condo in Pattaya

 

 

A terrifying blaze erupted in the early hours of May 17 at the Center Condotel on South Pattaya Road, causing extensive damage and forcing the frantic evacuation of residents.

 

The fire, reported at 3.36am, initially broke out on the 12th floor, quickly spreading to the 13th floor as thick smoke engulfed the building, creating a chaotic and perilous scene.

 

Kraithong Chullanun, a 45 year old security guard at the condo, reported that flames were first spotted on the 12th floor, and within minutes, they had spread. Kraithong, alerted by a resident to the smell of smoke and visible flames, attempted to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. However, his efforts were in vain as the flames spread rapidly, necessitating the urgent call for fire services and the immediate evacuation of the residents.

 

Firefighters, armed with water trucks and the building’s internal water supply, battled the inferno for over an hour. They eventually managed to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading further, though the aftermath left smoke lingering throughout the building.

 

 

The origin of the fire was traced to a room on the 12th floor, destroying the belongings of Michael Raymond Bell, a 75 year old British national. Fortunately, Bell escaped without injury.

 

Police Lieutenant Captain Anirut Jaeroh, Deputy Inspector of Pattaya City Police Station, stated that initial investigations were inconclusive regarding the cause of the fire. Further examinations by the Chon Buri Province Forensic Office are required to determine the exact cause, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

The damage, estimated to exceed 1 million baht, has left residents and officials questioning how the fire started. Bell is set to be questioned to aid investigations.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-05-21

 

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Is there not a member by that name here on AN, who likes to post regular moans.

 

Hope it was not him.

[wombat]

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Firefighters, armed with water trucks and the building’s internal water supply,

But no internal fire suppression system.

[jacko45k]

6 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

But no internal fire suppression system.

As  mentioned, that condo has been there a long time and at probably had been built on old specs!