Fire Breaks Out at Sukhumvit Soi 12 Khlong Toei District

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A fire broke out at a property in Sukhumvit Soi 12, Bangkok at approximately 06:40 on November 21, causing significant damage and leaving four individuals injured.

 

The incident occurred at the Association for Population and Community Development, located at No. 6 Sukhumvit Soi 12, Khlong Toei district. The building, which serves as both a nursing clinic and a residential facility, is a four-story concrete structure. 

 

The fire originated on the second floor and completely destroyed the most of that level, damaging approximately 300 square metres. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze using multiple water hose-lines and taking over 90 minutes to fully extinguish. PPV (positive pressure ventilation) fans were used to clear the smoke logging in the building.

 

Preliminary investigations suggest that the cause of the fire was an electrical short circuit in an air conditioning unit.

 

Four individuals suffered from smoke inhalation, including three women aged 44, 67, and an unidentified individual, and one man aged 38. All injured parties were treated on-site by emergency responders and declined hospital transport.

 

The Bon Kai Fire and Rescue Station is overseeing the investigation into the incident.

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-11-22

 

 

[steven100]

it's always an electrical fault in the AC or switchbox or a short circuit somewhere,  it's never a drunken bum who fell asleep while smoking or someone left the pot on the gas stove too long.  

 

Amazing,  the electrics here are all waiting to short out ....