Fire Incident at Thonburi Residential Building Leaves Two Injured

A fire broke out in a residential building on Soi Thoet Thai 21, Bang Yi Ruea Subdistrict, Thonburi District, Bangkok, at approximately 10:55 on November 16.

The fire occurred on the eighth floor of Talat Phlu Condominium, located at 100/195 Soi Thoet Thai 21, Thoet Thai Road. The building, an eight-story structure providing rental accommodations, suffered damage when the fire ignited in Room 580.

The fire destroyed an air conditioning unit and spread to some of the furnishings, but was contained by the building’s sprinkler system. Unfortunately given the location of the air conditioning unit, the operation of the sprinkler produced a large amount of smoke, which effected the communal corridors.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames using onlyportable fire extinguishers, preventing any possible further damage to the building.

The building was evacuated, but two individuals sustained injuries in the incident. A 39-year-old woman suffered smoke inhalation and was transported to IMH Silom Hospital by volunteer responders and a 78-year-old woman who experienced fatigue from evacuating and was feeling faint with a weak pulse and was taken to Somdet Phra Pinklao Hospital for treatment.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit in the air conditioning unit within the affected room. Authorities are continuing their investigation to ensure no further risks arise in the building.

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-11-17