Fire Breaks Out at Recycling Material Warehouse in Sriracha

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A large fire broke out at a recycling material warehouse in Soi Suntech, near Ban Bo Win School, in Bo Win Subdistrict, Sriracha District, Chonburi. The blaze involved a large pile of old rubber tyres, and explosions could be heard intermittently throughout the area.

The fire occurred close to residential homes and prompting nearby Ban Bo Win School to announce the early dismissal of students, because of concerns about smoke effecting the school. Parents were called to pick up their children as a precaution.

At 14:30 on December 18, the Bo Win Police Station received reports of the fire at a scrap metal factory in Moo 6, Bo Win Subdistrict. The information was quickly relayed to Pol. Col. Anek Srathongyu, the head of Bo Win Police Station, who immediately instructed Pol. Lt. Col. Ruangsit Nareeratwitya, the investigating officer, to coordinate with firefighting units from Chao Phraya Surasak Municipality, Bo Win Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Hemaraj Industrial Estate, and the Pure Yeang Tai rescue unit.

Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters found large piles of old car and truck tyres engulfed in flames, though the cause of the fire remains unknown. Thick smoke filled the air, causing concern that the fire might spread to nearby homes. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading, managing to surround the fire within 45 minutes and limiting its damage. It was expected to take several hours to fully extinguish the blaze.

No injuries were reported, but the incident has raised concerns about the safety of such storage sites near populated areas. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and urging further safety measures for similar facilities in the future.

-- 2024-12-19