Thai Musician’s Home Destroyed by Fire: Six Persian Cats Rescued

[Georgealbert]

 

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A devastating fire engulfed the home of a traditional Thai musician, leaving the house in ruins and destroying valuable musical instruments worth approximately 100,000 baht. Rescue teams braved the flames to save six Persian cats, but two remain missing.

 

The blaze was reported at 16:30 on January 14, at 3/15 Ekathotsarot Road, Soi Suphan Kanlaya 1, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phitsanulok. Pol. Lt. Thanayot Ngam Banphue, duty officer at Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station, coordinated with multiple fire engines from the Phitsanulok Municipality, Hua Ro Subdistrict Municipality, and Ban Khlong Subdistrict Municipality to extinguish the fire.

 

Due to the narrow access to the site, fire crews had to drag hoses into the area to combat the flames. The fire rapidly consumed the two-storey house, built partially of wood, and threatened to spread to a neighbouring property. After an hour-long battle, firefighters managed to bring the fire under control.

 

Inside the house, eight Persian cats were trapped on the ground floor, frantically trying to escape the fire. Rescue workers risked their lives to save them, successfully bringing six cats to safety. One of the rescued cats sustained burns and suffered from smoke inhalation. It received first aid at the scene before being rushed to an animal hospital. Sadly, two cats remain unaccounted for.

 

The house belonged to Mr. Surachai, known locally as “Tia,” a traditional Thai musician who lived alone with his cats. At the time of the fire, he was away at work. Neighbours alerted him after noticing the flames. Tragically, all his belongings were destroyed, including traditional Thai instruments such as a xylophone (ranad), a gong circle (khong wong), and drums, with an estimated value of 100,000 baht.

 

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, with forensic teams working to gather evidence.

 

 

-- 2025-01-15

 

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3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Inside the house, eight Persian cats were trapped on the ground floor, frantically trying to escape the fire. Rescue workers risked their lives to save them, successfully bringing six cats to safety.

 

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