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A fire broke out at a luxury mansion in Bang Si Mueang, Nonthaburi, causing panic as the homeowner was dining. The fire spread rapidly, forcing the residents to evacuate immediately. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which led to significant damage.

 

On August 19, at approximately 15:00, Bang Si Mueang Police Station officers, together with firefighters from Sai Ma Municipality, Bang Rak Noi Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, and emergency volunteers, responded to reports of a fire at a residence in the Petchada Village, Soi Tha It, Bang Rak Noi Subdistrict, Nonthaburi City.

 

Upon arrival, the authorities found a large, luxurious home with the fire originating from the back of the house, specifically in the kitchen and servant quarters. Firefighters promptly worked to extinguish the flames, and It took about an hour to bring the blaze under control. After the fire was contained, it was found that the kitchen, servant quarters, and part of the ceiling had suffered extensive damage.

 

Responders reported that the fire appeared to have started in a storage or laundry room before spreading to the adjacent kitchen, causing significant damage to the ceiling.

 

According to the homeowner, they were dining inside the house when they detected the smell of smoke. Upon investigation, they discovered the fire had begun in the servant quarters and was rapidly spreading to the kitchen. The homeowner immediately contacted the authorities and fire services.

 

The police have recorded the incident and interviewed the homeowner. Initial investigations suggest that the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit. However, forensic investigators will be called in to determine the exact cause of the fire.

 

 

-- 2024-08-20

 

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oh dear Georgealbert '    what a terrible tragedy.   They always say electrical fault as the cause,  even in a modern upmarket constructer dwelling. 

 

The fire started in the servants quarter's near a storage room,  was the maid or servant smoking that caused the fire or was a servant cooking in his room caused the fire. 

 

I hope the owner has the courage and strength to get through this horrible event. I hope he can rebuild his life and start fresh after this fire. 

 

are donations required. 

 

very sad indeed.

'Was that a well done steak sir? ' said a voice from the kitchen.

3 hours ago, steven100 said:

oh dear Georgealbert '    what a terrible tragedy.   They always say electrical fault as the cause,  even in a modern upmarket constructer dwelling. 

 

The fire started in the servants quarter's near a storage room,  was the maid or servant smoking that caused the fire or was a servant cooking in his room caused the fire. 

 

I hope the owner has the courage and strength to get through this horrible event. I hope he can rebuild his life and start fresh after this fire. 

 

are donations required. 

 

very sad indeed.

I feel someone is going to get the boot! 😲

2 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

I feel someone is going to get the boot! 😲

why

Just now, steven100 said:

why

For smoking in a non designated area 😉 

3 hours ago, steven100 said:

oh dear Georgealbert '    what a terrible tragedy.   They always say electrical fault as the cause,  even in a modern upmarket constructer dwelling. 

 

The fire started in the servants quarter's near a storage room,  was the maid or servant smoking that caused the fire or was a servant cooking in his room caused the fire. 

 

I hope the owner has the courage and strength to get through this horrible event. I hope he can rebuild his life and start fresh after this fire. 

 

are donations required. 

 

very sad indeed.

You sound like a jealous person intimidated by those who have achieved the success that you can only dream about.

4 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

I feel someone is going to get the boot! 😲

6-lace-holes at least.