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A fire at a three-storey commercial building in Lampang’s Mae Tha district on 2 February, claims the life of a father who ensured his three children reached safety before succumbing to the flames.

 

At around 13:00 the local 191 emergency centre received reports of a fire at a shop selling consumer goods in the Kad Mek area, along the Lampang-Mae Tha Road. Firefighters from Khelang Nakhon Municipality and the Lampang Rescue Association were dispatched immediately to battle the blaze.

 

The building, a four-unit structure, housed the shop on the ground floor while the owner’s family resided on the upper floors. The fire is believed to have started on the second floor of two adjoining units, rapidly spreading due to the densely packed commercial and residential area. Firefighters worked urgently to prevent it from spreading further.

 

Initial reports indicate that the owner, a 52-year-old man identified as Mr Chai, was inside the building with his three children, two boys and a girl, aged between 8 and 12, when the fire broke out. Realising the danger, he led them to safety, instructing them to escape to the rooftop and call for help.

 

The children were later rescued by shop employees from an adjoining building and brought to safety, unharmed. However, their father did not make it out.

 

According to the children, their father guided them to the rooftop but did not follow. Instead, they heard him cry out in pain before he disappeared back into the smoke.

 

Firefighters battled the blaze for over an hour before discovering Mr Chai’s body in the charred interior of the building. Authorities believe he may have been overcome by smoke, preventing him from escaping.

 

The police and forensic teams are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

 

-- 2025-02-03

 

 

That man is a hero  

A refreshing change from the usual story of thai people doing the wrong thing

oh dear Georgealbert,   he was a good man,  he made sure his kids were out,  he deserves the highest praise possible.  

 

May he RIP.

very sad. 

4 hours ago, JoePai said:

That man is a hero  

Why didn't he follow the kids?

5 hours ago, hotsun said:

A refreshing change from the usual story of thai people doing the wrong thing

 

Any countries have both Good Guys & Bad Guys.

Even though the Latter  more frequently makes a headline...

An Ultimate Noble Sacrifice.

His body perished in a tragic way.

But he will forever live as the Hero.

In the hearts of his remaining family.

Rest in peace.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Why didn't he follow the kids?

instructing them to escape to the rooftop and call for help

 

Maybe he could not get up onto the roof ?

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Why didn't he follow the kids?

Probably due to the effects of smoke inhalation, which will delay a person’s thinking ability, as it reduces the oxygen levels in the brain while introducing harmful toxins like carbon monoxide and cyanide.

 

These toxins interfere with oxygen in the bloodstream, leading to hypoxia, which impairs cognitive functions such as concentration and decision-making.

 

Irritation from smoke on the respiratory system will also cause dizziness, headaches, and confusion, further slowing down mental processing and eventually these effects can lead to unconsciousness.

 

A person may be partially or completely unaware of the effects of smoke inhalation and then it is too late. Most casualties in a fire die from smoke inhalation long before the flames reach them.

 

The father exposed himself to ensure the safety of his children and hence paid the ultimate price.

Died in the most noble way possible.

His memory will live on for genarations.