House burned down in Chainat, causing over 30,000 baht in damages

[snoop1130]

 

A fire broke out in a single-story house in Chai Nat yesterday. In response, firefighters rapidly arrived on the scene with ten fire trucks. It took them over an hour to put out the fire.

 

The reports of the incident were first received by Police Lieutenant Colonel Sompong Nilsonti, Deputy Inspector of Mueang Chai Nat Police Station. Fire trucks from Chai Nat Municipality and the surrounding areas were immediately deployed to handle the spreading flames.

 

The house that was burnt down belonged to Wanchai Phetphuang, a 56-year-old man. Unfortunately, the piles of waste material around his house acted as fuel for the fire, causing his entire house to be consumed by the flames within an hour.

 

Despite the extensive damage to Wanchai's house, estimated to be more than 30,000 baht, the fire did not spread to the neighboring homes. The police are currently trying to figure out what sparked the fire.

 

 

Wanchai lived on the property, which was previously a sand quarry office, with his wife and grandchild. The landowner had allowed them to stay there. A laborer by profession, Wanchai is originally from Den Yai, Hankha District, and has a tendency to hoard waste materials.

 

Wanchai had left his house briefly to buy fruit for his hospitalized wife. During his 15-minute absence, he was called and informed about the fire. By the time Wanchai returned, the fire had ruined everything he owned.

 

Although Wanchai had no idea how the fire started, he ruled out a gas cylinder explosion and an electrical short circuit as possible causes. He explained that he had used a gas cylinder earlier in the day for cooking but it was now empty, and he typically only leaves one light on when he's out, using a temporary electrical setup.

 

The police plan to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the fire's exact cause.

 

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-- 2024-06-27

 

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[Georgealbert]

The problem here was that Mr. Wanchai Phetphuang, was reported to be a hoarder, and known locally for his habit of collecting and storing trash.

 

Still not nice when a family lose everything in a fire, as I am sure there is no insurance.

 

Pictures from responders.

 

Edited June 27 by Georgealbert

[edwinchester]

"...using a temporary electrical setup."

 

Well there's your problem.