Blaze Claims Lives of 21 Cats in Don Mueang Fire

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In what turned into a devastating night in Bangkok's Don Mueang district, 21 cats died in a fire that engulfed a terraced house. The incident occurred late last night, bringing a sorrowful tone to what is normally a peaceful residential area.

 

Upon arrival, firefighters swiftly managed to control and extinguish the blaze within about ten minutes, preventing it from spreading to neighboring homes.

 

However, despite their efforts, the fire ravaged the ground floor where the cats were located. Tragically, they could not save the animals, all of which succumbed to injuries related to the fire.

 

In their rescue efforts, emergency teams discovered five additional cats suffering from severe smoke inhalation.

 

These survivors were promptly treated on-site before being transported to a nearby animal hospital for further care.

 

The owner of the house, a 56-year-old woman known in the community for her kindness to stray animals, was not present during the inferno.

 

She mentioned to the police that she had temporarily stepped out for errands and had securely locked her home, unaware of the impending disaster. Devastated, she returned to find her house damaged and many of her rescued cats deceased.

 

Preliminary investigations by the authorities suggest an electrical short circuit as the likely cause of the blaze. The community has rallied around the woman, providing support amidst the loss of her pets, whom she considered family.

 

As the investigation continues, this event serves as a stark reminder of fire safety, particularly concerning the welfare of animals within residential settings.

 

Picture courtesy: Facebook JS100 RADIO

 

-- 2024-07-09

 

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[Gottfrid]

21 cats in one home. That will be a real nice stink of cat <deleted> every day.

[stoner]

43 minutes ago, webfact said:

 

The owner of the house, a 56-year-old woman

 

surprise. 

[Denim]

Last words of the poor cats "

 

ME ...................OWWWWW

[brianthainess]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Preliminary investigations by the authorities suggest an electrical short circuit as the likely cause of the blaze.

This should be one of Thailand's priorities to fit RCDs not Useless Submarines or Fighter Jets. I wonder how many you could fit for just 1 billion baht.   

[Henk Langeweg]

Do you know that a Cat on fire makes the sound like a Dog, WOOF!

ps. Love Cats.

[steven100]

Maybe the cats caused the fire.   Who the hell keeps 21 cats ....   stink... stink .... stink    

 

 

[bkk6060]

21 Cats die it is news.

21 people die in traffic accidents no one cares.

[Korat Kiwi]

My Mrs had 27 cats at one stage, when we were living in Mae Rim.  I wasn't impressed as I'm more of a dog person. 

 

However things eased a bit when they contracted the cat flu virus.  End of the day no cats (Virus cleared them out) but we adopted 2 dogs.