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A major fire engulfed a paper factory in Ban Bueng district, Chonburi, early morning on 11 February, causing the building to collapse and destroying all machinery inside. Firefighters battled the intense blaze for hours, but the structure was completely gutted.

 

At around 06:00, local police in Ban Bueng were alerted to the fire at a factory located in Moo 3, Ban Bueng subdistrict. Fire crews from nearby municipalities were immediately dispatched to the scene.

 

Upon arrival, they found the factory engulfed in flames, with more than ten fire engines working to contain the fire. Large quantities of stored paper acted as fuel, intensifying the blaze and causing the building’s structure to weaken and eventually collapse. Heavy machinery inside the factory was also destroyed.

 

Authorities have yet to assess the total damage, as investigators from the Chonburi Forensic Department are still inspecting the site. Initial reports suggest that the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit.

 

 

Ban Bueng District Chief, Lieutenant Sarawut Kornjiracharoen, stated that emergency teams had to demolish parts of the walls and use a backhoe to spread out the burning paper stacks to prevent the fire from reigniting.

 

Officials are working closely with the factory owners to determine the extent of the damage and identify the exact cause of the blaze.

 

-- 2025-02-12

 

I bet the factory didn't pass the annual fire inspection.

What fire inspection???