Son Rescues Elderly Mother from House Blaze Sparked by Faulty TV in Lampang

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A dramatic rescue unfolded in Lampang Province on the morning of 12 Nay, after a house fire broke out due to an electrical fault, leaving a mother and son injured by burns and smoke inhalation.

At approximately 08:20, emergency teams from the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Unit of Nong Lom Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, along with volunteers from Nong Lom Rescue, Lampang Rescue Association, and Sawang Nakhon Lampang Rescue, responded swiftly to reports of a house fire at 148, Moo 8, Nong Lom Subdistrict, Hang Chat District.

The blaze reportedly started in the central room of the residence, where two occupants, Mrs Thongphan, 71, and her son Mr Phasin, 45, were inside at the time. Both suffered burns and smoke inhalation injuries. Rescuers immediately administered first aid and rushed them to Hang Chat Hospital for further treatment.

According to police investigator Pol. Lt. Col. Rungreungchai Uppakarn from Hang Chat Police Station, the fire appears to have been caused by a damaged and outdated extension plug used to power the household television. Mr Phasin, who attempted to extinguish the flames himself, was unable to contain the fire and was forced to drag his mother from the burning house, both covered in black soot from the fire.

The fire caused damage in the home, destroying the television and burning through ceiling panels and electrical outlets. Thick smoke left a strong odour throughout the house.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident, warning residents about the dangers of using worn or faulty electrical equipment.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Kaoded 2025-05-13.