Picture from responders.

 

A fire consumed a two-story half-wood, half-concrete house on November 30, in Moo 1, Ban Pak Phuak, Den Chai District, Phrae Province, leaving the structure in ruins and resulting in the loss of 12 cats.

 

Pol. Lt. Nakorn Kamnon, an investigator at Den Chai Police Station, received the emergency call and immediately alerted local fire services and rescue teams. Firefighters from Den Chai Municipality, along with nearby units, rushed to the scene with three fire trucks. Under the direction of District Chief Prajak Jindajamroon and Den Chai Municipality Mayor Damrongkiat Kittiprapat, the fire was brought under control within 30 minutes.

 

The blaze, however, had already engulfed the entire house. The homeowner, Mr. Prapai, 58, was not present at the time. His wife, Mrs. Somsri, recounted that she had been selling fried bananas at the market when a neighbour informed her of the fire. Panicked, she rushed home but was unable to save their pets. Of their 14 cats, only two managed to escape, along with two dogs.

 

Neighbour Mrs. Tassanee reported seeing smoke rising from the ground floor moments before the fire rapidly spread. Initial investigations suggest the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit. Authorities have called in forensic experts to confirm the cause.

 

The Den Chai Municipality has pledged immediate assistance to the affected family. Mayor Damrongkiat has ordered an assessment of the damage and promised initial relief efforts.

 

-- 2024-12-01

 

Way too many cats for one household

First thing that comes to mind:

 

 

At least the dogs were saved 

(I am not a cat lover.)

 

Wonder if JD will pass comment on this?