Car Fire in Vibhavadi Rangsit Soi 5 Leaves Two Vehicles Damaged

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders

 

At 06:30 on 24 January, a fire broke out in a car parked in Vibhavadi Rangsit Soi 5, Intersection 1-2-1, located in the Chomphon Subdistrict of Chatuchak District, Bangkok. The incident resulted in significant damage to two vehicles but fortunately caused no injuries or fatalities.

 

The fire originated in a silver Mercedes-Benz C220 (registration number from Bangkok), which was fuelled by petrol only. The flames engulfed the car completely, leaving it entirely destroyed. 

 

The blaze then spread to a nearby white Suzuki Swift (registration number from Bangkok), also a petrol-powered vehicle. The Suzuki sustained partial damage, with the fire affecting its engine compartment and front console and windscreen.

 

Firefighters from Phahonyothin Fire and Rescue Station responded promptly to the scene and were able to extinguish the blaze in about 15 minutes.

 

Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was caused by heat accumulation in the brake system of the Mercedes-Benz. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident to confirm the cause of the fire.

 

-- 2025-01-25

 

 

[Tarteso]

Strange, is a Benz. Poor maintenance, low quality brake pads or excessive system friction 🤔

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, Tarteso said:

Strange, is a Benz. Poor maintenance, low quality brake pads or excessive system friction 🤔

Fuel or electrical... main causes

[dddave]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Fuel or electrical... main causes

Or a cigarette flicked out a front window and being sucked back into the rear, lodging in the seat.  Used to happed frequently in the days prior to air-con. Not very frequent now but during this cool spell, I've been driving with all windows down.  Not likely but possible.