Fire Destroys Room in Bang Saray House; Ex-Husband Suspected of Arson

[Georgealbert]

 

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Pol. Lt. Col. Chaiwat Nemmie, Deputy Inspector of Sattahip Police Station, received a report of a fire at 20.00 on December 8, at a house located at 174/21, Moo 9, Bang Saray Subdistrict, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene, with fire suppression teams from the Bang Saray Municipality and Kledkaew Municipality called in to contain the blaze.

 

The fire broke out in a single-story house, specifically in the rear room. Firefighters took over 30 minutes to bring the flames under control and prevented in spreading throughout the home. The contents of the room, including clothing, cabinets, and electrical equipment, were completely destroyed, with smoke damage throughout the rest of the premises. The estimated damages is about 100,000 baht.

 

The homeowner, identified as Ms. Wattana, 59, stood at the scene visibly shaken as she waited to provide her statement to the police.

 

Ms. Wattana revealed that the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute with her ex-husband. Earlier that day, she discovered his missing military ID card while sorting through belongings in the room. She returned the card to him through an intermediary, but this led to an argument. 

 

Her ex-husband accused her of trying to evict him from the house. During the altercation, he reportedly threatened to set the house on fire before storming into the property. Moments later, flames and smoke were seen emanating from the room, and the ex-husband fled the scene in his vehicle.

 

Police officers documented the scene and have issued a summons for the ex-husband to be brought in for questioning. Authorities are continuing their investigation and intend to prosecute the suspect in accordance with the law.

 

-- 2024-12-09

 

 

[mikebell]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Authorities are continuing their investigation and intend to prosecute the suspect in accordance with the law.

 

Well that's reassuring.

[jacko45k]

I kinda think they got the right suspect!