16.00 There are reports of a fire incident at Wat Mai Krong Thong School in the Sri Maha Phot district. Volunteer firefighters from the Eastern Firefighting Unit and fire trucks from the Sri Maha Phot Municipality are currently on the scene.

 

Initial observations indicate smoke emanating from the fourth floor of the building. Emergency response teams are working to control and extinguish the fire. 

No further details available.

 

Picture from responders.

Edited June 19, 20242 yr by Georgealbert

Thai media update.

 

“School Fire Destroys Classroom, Students Safe Thanks to Scout Activities

The fire was at Wat Mai Krong Thong Secondary School, which is under royal patronise, broke out in the Grade 6/5 classroom on the fourth floor.
 

Firefighters took approximately 20 minutes to extinguish the flames.

 

An inspection revealed that students' learning materials, including phones and tablets in their bags, were damaged. Fortunately, at the time of the incident, the students were downstairs participating in scout activities, resulting in no injuries.

 

Initially, authorities and the school have decided to close all primary level classes for two days. The fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit, but forensic officers will continue to investigate the exact cause.”

 

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