Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

In Phetchabun, four male secondary school students sustained injuries from flames emitted by a self-made experimental stove, not an oil drum explosion as initially feared. The incident occurred at Na Chaliang Pittayakom School in Nong Phai district, as confirmed by a teacher present at the scene.

 

The accident happened during a class when a teacher was demonstrating how to use a DIY stove designed for sustainable development lessons.

 

The stove, crafted over a year ago, was running low on fuel, prompting the teacher to refill it with oil. It appears that the leftover gasoline fumes in an old fuel canister sparked, leading to a burst of flames.

 

Local news shared photos of the injured students, with two having facial injuries covered with bandages. There was initial confusion as reports circulated that a mix of petrol and engine oil had exploded, causing burns to four students. Concerned parents urged the school for clarification amidst fears of long-lasting scars.

Teacher Ruekchai Limrangsarit clarified that the fire was a result of a mishap during the use of the stove, which was intended to demonstrate principles of sufficiency economy.

 

As a safety measure, burnt areas were covered to prevent infection, and the school has promised a thorough investigation.

 

The school’s director, Mrs. Supichaya Lekkdaeng, confirmed that medical care is being arranged for the injured students, who are all from Year 8. Efforts are underway to ensure their wounds are treated appropriately and healing progresses smoothly.

 

The school is committed to revisiting safety protocols to prevent such incidents in the future, reported MGR online.

 

-- 2025-01-23

 

 

2 minutes ago, webfact said:

a teacher was demonstrating how to use a DIY stove

 

Run. Run for your lives. 

11 hours ago, webfact said:

The accident happened during a class when a teacher was demonstrating how to use a DIY stove designed for sustainable development lessons.

What could possibly go wrong with that..

Yesterday I was driving by a Mr. DIY store (this one is not in a mall) and saw a group of people outside and a propane tank with flames coming out of it.  Then when I looked again there appeared to be a couple of fire fighters there too.  I guess they were holding a training session on how to handle tank fires.  Maybe because of the above incident.

It still made me nervous and I drove away as fast as I could.  Safety first.