Man Escapes Fiery Car Blaze as LPG Car Bursts into Flames After Startup

Picture from responders.

A man narrowly escaped being engulfed in flames when his LPG-powered Honda Accord suddenly caught fire shortly after being started. The dramatic incident occurred in Pathum Thani Province, with the vehicle reduced to a burnt-out shell.

At approximately 19:00 on 12 January, the Tha Khlong Municipality Radio Centre in Pathum Thani received a report of a vehicle fire in the parking lot behind the examination centre of Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus, in Khlong Nueng Subdistrict, Khlong Luang District. Fire engines and emergency services were dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival, firefighters found the sedan engulfed in intense flames. They worked quickly to extinguish the blaze, which took around 15 minutes to bring under control. The car was completely destroyed, leaving only a charred frame.

The car’s owner, 40-year-old Mr. Thotsaphon Atchanakun, recounted the terrifying moment. He explained that his Honda Accord, modified to run on LPG, had been parked since midday as he accompanied his girlfriend to take an examination.

“When I started the car in the evening, the engine wouldn’t rev. Suddenly, someone from a nearby car shouted that flames were coming from underneath my car. I immediately got out and ran for safety, yelling for help to call the fire department,” said Mr. Thotsaphon.

Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was probably caused by an LPG leak. Authorities are conducting a detailed inspection to determine the exact cause of the blaze.

-- 2025-01-13