Electric Tricycle Fire Causes Injury and Property Damage in Mae Hong Son

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Mae Hong Son City Police, under the direction of Pol. Col. Pasawin Kaewtai, reported a fire incident on November 23, at approximately 02:55. Pol. Lt. Boonrub Yubon, the investigating officer, was alerted by the Sam Mok Radio Centre about an electric tricycle catching fire. 

 

The incident occurred at house number 24/1 on Phadung Muay To Road in Chong Kham Subdistrict, Mueang District, Mae Hong Son Province.

 

Upon arrival at the scene, officers found an almost completely burned electric tricycle parked in front of the house. The fire also damaged the eaves of the house. The homeowner, identified as 74-year-old Mrs. Thepin Pongwadi, sustained burn injuries while attempting to turn off the electrical breaker and passing by the burning vehicle. She was taken to Srisangwal Hospital for treatment. Authorities documented the scene and captured photographic evidence.

 

According to an investigation involving eyewitness accounts and Mrs. Thepin’s statement, the fire likely originated from the electric tricycle. On November 22, at approximately 18:00, Mrs. Thepin had been charging the tricycle parked in front of her house. 

 

Around 02:20, a neighbour’s dog barked unusually loudly, prompting Mrs. Thepin and the neighbor to check outside. They discovered the electric tricycle ablaze, with the flames spreading to the eaves of the house. Neighbours worked together to extinguish the fire, using fire extinguishers and a hose pipe.

 

While trying to switch off the electrical breaker, Mrs. Thepin sustained injuries as she passed by the burning tricycle. Fortunately, neighbours managed to put out the fire before it spread further. The exact cost of the damages is still being assessed. Authorities will collaborate with forensic specialists in Mae Hong Son to investigate the cause of the fire further.

 

The incident serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with charging electric vehicles and the importance of proper safety measures.

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-11-24

 

 

[JoePai]

Would hazard a guess, made in China...?

[KhunLA]

3 hours ago, JoePai said:

Would hazard a guess, made in China...?

Saw you reply, and was going to post ... 'yea, you think', then opened thread and saw OP, then thought, maybe not.

 

Looking more like a golf cart, and many of those are made in TH.  May even be a DIY vehicle.   Chances are, it probably did not have a lithium battery, as most low end ones don't.

 

Along with the usual fine reporting, as it's not even a tricycle, rather 4 wheeler.

[hotchilli]

21 hours ago, JoePai said:

Would hazard a guess, made in China...?

Torched in Thailand.

[jippytum]

There are a lot of reports of  damage from electric scooters catching fire. 

Make sure your condo management forbid the storing of electric scooters in condo rooms. 

These cheap imports are more popular and a fire risk. 

[lordgrinz]

Low quality and dangerous electrical devices/vehicles plugged into non-regulated and dangerous electrical systems, what could go wrong?

[PETERTHEEATER]

These reports usually state details of the vehicle's registration plate but none visible in the photograph. Surely it was not being used on public roads without tax and insurance?

[Deserted]

Yes we do have to be careful about fire, I should know. I was writing an essay on Arisotle once, and it was so hot it set my electronic typewriter on fire and burned the room down...well that's what my lecturer told me when I mentioned the Greek kid in the room next to me bought about 600 candles and set the place ablaze when he left the window open. Dafthead. Fire kills fast, its not the flames, its the smoke.