Fire Engulfs Car Repair Shop in Bangkok’s Min Buri District

Picture from responders.

A fierce fire broke out in the early hours of the  morning of 29 January, at a car repair shop in Ram Intra Soi 117, Min Buri District, causing extensive damage to the property and several vehicles. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze before it spread further, but the repair shop was completely gutted.

At 00:24 the Bangkok Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call reporting the fire. Crews from the Bang Chan Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched immediately, arriving at the scene within minutes at 00:28.

Firefighters were met with an intense blaze consuming the single-storey wooden structure, which was surrounded by corrugated metal sheets. The fire had already spread to two vehicles parked nearby, creating a hazardous situation. Crews quickly deployed water hose-lines to suppress the flames, working to prevent further escalation.

Officials confirmed that no individuals were trapped inside the building, allowing firefighters to focus on controlling the spread. Additional fire trucks were brought in to tackle the growing inferno, but despite their efforts, the fire spread to an adjacent residential property and three more vehicles.

The fire was eventually brought under control, though by the time it was fully extinguished, the car repair shop was left in ruins. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or fatalities.Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with thick plumes of smoke rising into the night sky and flames rapidly consuming the workshop. One local resident, who asked not to be named, said:

“I woke up to the sound of crackling flames and saw the fire spreading so fast. It was terrifying, but the firefighters arrived quickly and did an incredible job stopping it from getting worse.”
 

The incident has highlighted concerns over fire safety measures in small businesses, particularly those handling flammable materials.

Authorities have yet to determine the exact cause of the fire, though preliminary reports suggest it may have originated within the repair shop. Firefighters and forensic experts are conducting a thorough investigation to establish whether an electrical fault, chemical combustion, or human error was responsible for igniting the blaze.

-- 2025-01-30