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A fierce fire has consumed three traditional Thai wooden houses in Nong Khai, with authorities suspecting the cause to be an electrical short circuit.

 

The blaze was reported at 08:30 on September 27, by Police Lieutenant Jakrapong Tongtaem of the Nong Khai Provincial Police Station. The fire occurred at a residence located behind Jang Sawang Market in Nong Kom Ko subdistrict, Nong Khai City. Authorities, including Police Colonel Yuttana Ngamchat and firefighters from the local subdistrict and municipal fire departments, were quickly dispatched to the scene.

 

 

The fire engulfed a traditional Thai-style wooden house, owned by Mr. Thanet (surname withheld), located at No. 279, Village 8, Nong Kom Ko. At the time of the incident, only his brother, Mr. Thanakorn (surname withheld), was at home. The property consisted of three adjacent Thai-style wooden houses, and the flames spread rapidly, consuming all three homes.

 

Firefighters worked for about an hour to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring properties. According to reports, Mr. Thanakorn was resting when the fire started. Local residents spotted smoke billowing from the house and shouted warnings. Mr. Thanakorn rushed out and attempted to extinguish the flames with water, but his efforts were in vain. He then called for help.

 

Initial investigations suggest that the fire may have been caused by a short circuit, potentially due to rainwater seeping into an outdoor electrical socket. The exact extent of the damage has yet to be assessed, and authorities will conduct a more thorough investigation to determine the precise cause of the fire.

 

Officials are warning the public to take extra precautions with electrical outlets, particularly ensuring they do not get wet in the rain, as this could lead to similar dangerous incidents.

 

-- 2024-09-28

 

 

 

 

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Initial investigations suggest that the fire may have been caused by a short circuit, potentially due to rainwater seeping into an outdoor electrical socket

The Op photo indicates sunshine and definitely no rain?

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

The Op photo indicates sunshine and definitely no rain?

I think much of the recent flooding was due to the Mekong overflowing and the fire site is about 3km from the river.