Small Rubbish Fire Sparks Chaos at Nana Plaza

[Georgealbert]

 

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A small rubbish fire in an alley behind Nana Plaza in Bangkok caused no injuries or structural damage but created significant disruption for businesses in the area.

 

Bangkok emergency services received reports of smoke and fire at the Sukhumvit Soi 4 entertainment complex at approximately 00:30 a.m. on January 22. A plume of grey smoke rose above the plaza, although it was not visible from within due to Nana Plaza’s roof covering.

 

Firefighters and emergency responders arrived quickly and ordered the full evacuation of the plaza. Emergency lights and fire alarms were triggered, prompting bars to take swift action. They coordinated an efficient and orderly evacuation of guests and staff, with no injuries reported during the incident.

 

In addition to Nana Plaza, fire crews alerted and evacuated guests at the nearby Majestic Suites and Nana Hotel, located across Sukhumvit Soi 4. By 01.00 the street outside the plaza was filled with bar workers, hotel guests, and passersby, many of whom captured the scene on their mobile phones.

 

Despite the dramatic response, the fire turned out to be minor, confined to a pile of rubbish in a narrow alley between Nana Plaza and adjacent businesses. The flames were extinguished with no damage reported to the plaza’s structure or businesses.

 

Fire service officials initial investigation points to the fire may have been caused by a cigarette butt tossed from a balcony at the Majestic Suites hotel. The incident remains under investigation, but a thorough cleanup and stricter enforcement in the alleyways surrounding Nana Plaza are expected to be put in place by authorities.

 

-- 2025-01-23

 

 

 

 

[steven100]

oh dear Georgealbert,   it was good that the fire brigade acted with full evacuation procedure's in place,  if it was real building fire it could be disastrous. 

 

It really annoys me to see Thais & Foreigners smoking on balconies and casually throwing the butt over the railing ...   I've seen this dozens of times over the years,  there should be stricter fines and warn folks when checking into hotels.   

 

Same as at the Chatuchak markets,  I see foreigner's walking around smoking,  one time an older couple of Italians were puffing away on a cigarette and when they passed me I told them to put it out as they will be fined,     they didn't care ... and just kept walking.       

[JoePai]

the street outside the plaza was filled with bar workers

 

A sight to behold   😎

[hotchilli]

16 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

A small rubbish fire in an alley behind Nana Plaza in Bangkok caused no injuries or structural damage but created significant disruption for businesses in the area.

Can you smell smoke?

Yes dear don't stop