Three Injured in Pattaya Fire – Welding Work Suspected as Cause

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An early-morning fire tore through a family-run grocery store and home in Soi Boonsampan, Nong Prue, sending thick smoke across the neighbourhood and leaving three residents injured, including two who leapt from the second floor to escape the flames.

The blaze, which broke out at approximately 04:05 on 24 June, engulfed a two-storey commercial property selling fresh vegetables, meats, frozen foods, groceries and beverages. Witnesses say the fire spread rapidly through the building, forcing occupants to flee.

Emergency services from Nong Prue Municipality’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Unit, along with rescue teams from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation and officers from Nong Prue Police Station, rushed to the scene following reports of people trapped inside.

One male resident, who had been on the ground floor, became trapped and was unable to exit as the fire raged. Local residents bravely forced open the rear door and managed to pull him to safety. He sustained minor injuries.

CCTV of the victims jumping to escape.

Two female residents upstairs, the homeowner and her daughter, were forced to jump from a second-floor window to escape the smoke and flames. Both suffered burns to their legs and feet and showed signs of smoke inhalation. They were later transported to hospital for treatment.

Concerns mounted as the blaze threatened to spread to a nearby stockpile of fireworks, but fire crews managed to bring the situation under control before further damage occurred.

According to neighbours, a welder had recently been working on the property, raising suspicions that the fire may have been sparked by welding activities. Preliminary investigations indicate this as a likely cause.

The contractor reportedly fled the scene and is now being sought by police for questioning. Forensic officers are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire.

  Adapted by Asean Now from พัทยา จุดเกิดเหตุ 2025-06-25