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A fire broke out in the early hours of March 8 at a cannabis cultivation warehouse in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours due to the building’s sealed environment and the presence of chemicals used in cannabis production.

 

At approximately 03:50 emergency services received reports of a fire at the Choopy-Choo warehouse, owned by Diamond Trichome Co., Ltd., located in Soi Wat Plad Priang, near Bang Na-Trat Road. Several firefighting units responded to the scene, including from Bang Kaeo Municipality, along with a team of volunteer firefighters.

 

The warehouse was a single-story, climate-controlled facility used for regulated cannabis cultivation. Inside, firefighters found a significant amount of fertilisers and chemicals associated with cannabis production, which posed additional hazards during firefighting operations.

 

Firefighters successfully brought the flames under control using water hose-lines, but due to the building’s enclosed structure, thick smoke continued to fill the premises. Ventilation proved to be a significant challenge, requiring multiple PPV (positive pressure ventilation) fans to be deployed at various points, to clear the smoke and circulate fresh air.

 

The controlled environment of the facility, designed to regulate temperature and humidity for cannabis cultivation, extended the time required to fully extinguish the fire and ensure the safety of the structure.

 

Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the blaze, and an investigation is underway to assess the extent of the damage and any potential violations of safety regulations. No injuries have been reported so far.

 

-- 2025-03-09

 

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The controlled environment of the facility, designed to regulate temperature and humidity for cannabis cultivation, extended the time required to fully extinguish the fire and ensure the safety of the structure.

 

Then maybe insist that sprinkler systems are installed on these cannabis farms?

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The controlled environment of the facility, designed to regulate temperature and humidity for cannabis cultivation, extended the time required to fully extinguish the fire and ensure the safety of the structure.

The firefighters were dazed and confused when they had to battle the fire in a cool, low humidity climate.

 

They probably thought they were in San Francisco or something and immediately began to form a Pride Parade. 😄

On 3/9/2025 at 3:20 AM, Georgealbert said:

Ventilation proved to be a significant challenge, requiring multiple PPV (positive pressure ventilation) fans to be deployed at various points, to clear the smoke and circulate fresh air.

Good for the neighbours, apparently they slept very soundly

Someone broke in and stole some.

And then set fire, to eliminate evidence of intrusion?

If so, it makes a sense.