Fire Destroys Residential and Commercial Property, 1 Dead in Bangkok’s Chom Thong District

A fire broke out on November 17, at a three-story commercial building in Soi Wutthakat 33, Chom Thong District, early morning, resulting in extensive property damage and one fatality.

The fire erupted at approximately 01:00 at No. 11, Soi Wutthakat 33, Wutthakat Road, Bang Kho Subdistrict. The building housed a motorcycle repair and sales shop named M-Drive Wutthakat Branch on the ground floor and residential accommodations on the upper floors.

The fire originated on theground floor, engulfing the shop and spreading rapidly. A total of 28 motorcycles, both for sale and repair, were destroyed. The flames reached the first floor, which was used as a living area, causing almost total fire damage to that level.

Tragically, a 62-year-old woman lost her life in the fire. She was found in a bedroom on the first floor, where she likely became trapped as the fire spread.

Authorities are continuing their inquiry to uncover the circumstances leading to this tragic fire.

Pictures courtesy from responders.

-- 2024-11-18