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Fire at Airport Link Station.


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July 1, 2024, at approximately 04:30, the Chale Radio Center received a report of a fire at the Ramkhamhaeng Airport Rail Link station area on Ramkhamhaeng Road in Suan Luang, Bangkok. Firefighters from the Huamark Fire and Rescue Station rushed to the scene to find a fire engulfing nearby shops and a convenience store adjacent to the station's staircase. The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze, and fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported.


The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

 

The Airport Rail Link's official page posted a notice informing passengers of the incident: "Dear passengers, due to a fire near Ramkhamhaeng station, this station is temporarily closed for safety reasons. Other stations remain open as usual. Station staff will assist passengers in using alternative public transportation. We are supporting the fire department at the scene and monitoring the situation. The station will reopen once it is safe. We apologize for any inconvenience caused."

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt visited the scene and confirmed that the station itself was not damaged by the fire. However, it remains closed to ensure passenger safety. He advised passengers to use nearby stations, Huamark and Makkasan, temporarily.

 

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oh dear '    that is really tragic,  I've been past there to access the AL many times.  I hope the shop owners have the strength to rebuild.  

Are donations required. 

 

 

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19 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

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I think there was 7-11 there and the fridges inside certainly look like that. Haven't been there in ages, but that's sad. Means something caught fire in shop that has staff 24/7 yet they still couldn't save it. Wonder what caught fire to spread so quickly...

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32 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

no injuries or fatalities were reported

Good to hear that, but it looks to have been quite an intense conflagration with temperatures which could have weakened the adjacent concrete structures.  Has this been expertly assessed or......TIT?

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3 minutes ago, Homburg said:

Good to hear that, but it looks to have been quite an intense conflagration with temperatures which could have weakened the adjacent concrete structures.  Has this been expertly assessed or......TIT?


There was a official statement from the Governor of Bangkok, Chadchart Sittipunt after he had visited the incident site and spoke with the station master. The governor confirmed that the station itself has not sustained any damage but remains closed to the public for safety reasons. He advised the public to temporarily use the nearby Hua Mak and Makkasan stations instead.

 

The situation is under control, and authorities are ensuring all safety measures are adhered to before reopening the station.

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This video shows the start of the fire. It was seen by the 7/11 staff, it was not in their shop, but possibly in one of the covered, open air stalls opposite.

 

 

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Suan Luang District Office, led by Mr. Bancha Suebkrapan, Director of Suan Luang District. Went to the area to inspect the damage.


The incident started on the first floor in a rented shop/stall, and about 30 shops were damaged, but no one was injured or killed.
 

Overall, the building is stable and strong and it is expected to be repaired. and returned to normal use.

 

Suan Luang District Office and the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Bangkok, have already helped and provided advice on receiving financial assistance from the government.

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