Fire Kills 11 Cats 5 Others Injured, Owner Shocked by Fire in Room Where 29 Cats Were Kept

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A fire occurred at a house on October 4, in the Klong Gao Hong community on Pracha Uthit 90 Road, Thung Khru district, Bangkok, resulting in the tragic death of 11 cats, while many others were left injured. Five of the surviving cats have been rushed to a nearby animal hospital for treatment, while the rest have been given first aid by veterinarians at the scene.

 

Police officers from Thung Khru Police Station responded to the emergency call after the fire broke out at a two-story, semi-wooden house, which was quickly engulfed by flames. Firefighters from the Thung Khru fire station arrived promptly and managed to extinguish the blaze. After controlling the fire, they began clearing the smoke to assess the damage.

 

 

Upon entering the property, the rescue team was met with a heartbreaking sight. Nine cats were found dead inside the house, while many others were severely injured by the intense heat. Volunteers swiftly worked to save the surviving cats, moving them to safety and providing urgent medical attention. In total, the house owner had 29 cats, with 9 perishing in the fire, one dying later from severe injuries, and one found dead outside the home. Several cats remain unaccounted for, with 12 suffering burns.

 

Ms. Sirisara, 53, the homeowner and cat owner, expressed her deep sorrow. “I wasn’t home at the time, but my aunt was. I rushed back as soon as I heard about the fire,” she explained. “I had around 29 cats, each in separate cages on the second floor. I’m not sure what caused the fire – whether it was a short circuit or if one of the cats chewed through the wires. I always kept a power strip plugged in, even when I turned off the fan.”

 

Preliminary investigations have yet to determine the exact cause of the fire. Officials will conduct a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances that led to this incident.

 

Picture from responders.

 

-- 2024-10-05

 

 

[fredwiggy]

Why have cats if they're to be kept in cages? Cats are roamers, and should be outside most of the time. Spay and neuter them so they don't make more kittens, piss all over and fight through the night. 29 is about 25 too many anyway. I understand some take care of cats, but get them fixed , as this is irresponsible and cruel.

[nakhonandy]

33 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Why have cats if they're to be kept in cages? Cats are roamers, and should be outside most of the time. Spay and neuter them so they don't make more kittens, piss all over and fight through the night. 29 is about 25 too many anyway. I understand some take care of cats, but get them fixed , as this is irresponsible and cruel.

My thoughts too, why were they caged? As you point out, cats need to roam. Had they not been caged they had probably survived. 

It's more like animal abuse than caring for them.

[Tropicalevo]

Sorry, but no sympathy from me.

I hate cats.

They are ignorant, unreliable, disobedient, never love you, selfish and cost money to run.

A lot like my first wife.