Picture courtesy of Amarin

 

A large warehouse in Samut Sakhon was engulfed in flames on the afternoon of 16 November, prompting a major emergency response involving over 20 fire engines from multiple local agencies. The fire broke out at around 15.30 at a storage facility belonging to a private company in Village 4, Ban Ko Subdistrict, Mueang District. Officials said the blaze spread rapidly through the warehouse, which covered more than one rai, destroying stored goods and causing the roof structure to collapse in sections.

 

Police and local authorities, including investigators from Mueang Samut Sakhon Police Station, municipal officials and fire crews from nearby municipalities and subdistrict administrations, arrived swiftly at the scene. Firefighters worked together to contain the flames, which were burning through a large stock of imported household goods. The intensity of the fire forced officials to keep onlookers at a safe distance due to the risk of falling debris.

 

It took crews around two hours to bring the blaze under control, in a contained area and prevent it from spreading to adjacent structures. By the time the flames were contained, most of the goods inside, such as electrical appliances, air fryers, fans, air conditioners, sofas, beds, and batteries, had been destroyed, with the fire continuing to burn throughout the night. Fire damage also affected all three floors of the building, although workers living on the top floor managed to evacuate safely.

 

Company manager Supitcha, aged 28, said approximately ten employees had been working earlier in the day and all escaped unharmed. She said she did not know the cause of the fire but reported that workers believed it began at a construction camp below the building, where repairs were being carried out. According to staff, flames spread from the lower area and quickly reached the warehouse interior.

 

Amarin reported that police are conducting an initial investigation and will summon the company owner and employees for further questioning. Forensic officers from Samut Sakhon are expected to examine the site to determine the exact cause, once the fire is fully extinguished and the site is safe to enter. Authorities said the full extent of the damage has not yet been assessed due to the severity of the destruction.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• A warehouse in Samut Sakhon caught fire on 16 November, requiring more than 20 fire engines to contain the blaze.

• Most goods inside were destroyed, but all workers evacuated safely and no injuries were reported.

• Police and forensic teams will investigate the cause, which workers believe may have started at a construction area below the warehouse.

 

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  Adapted  by  Asean  Now from Amarin 2025-11-17

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATE
Fire Reignites at Samut Sakhon Logistics Warehouse

 

Pictures courtesy of Matichon

 

A fire at a large logistics warehouse in Samut Sakhon has flared up again on 17 November 2025, causing further damage and raising safety concerns as the remaining building structure begins to collapse. The blaze initially broke out at 15.30 on 16 November at a warehouse used to store imported goods, mainly from China, belonging to Yumei Logistics Co., Ltd. Despite overnight efforts by local fire crews and volunteer foundations involved in damping down operations, thick smoke and fresh flames emerged again on the morning of 17 November.

 

Firefighters from multiple local administrative units, along with teams from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, the Samut Sakhon Charity Foundation and other volunteer groups, had worked through the night to ensure the blaze was contained. Continuous water spraying was used to cool the affected areas, but officials said the fire reignited due to extensive fuel sources stored underground. The warehouse had a basement packed with vehicle batteries for electric motorcycles and cars, as well as clothing and various consumer products. Flames that penetrated the underground level intensified the situation, making it difficult for fire crews to reach the source of the new outbreak. 

 

By late morning on 17 November, the remaining warehouse structure had begun to sag, further restricting access for frontline fire crews. Firefighters have been instructed to not enter the building to reduce the risk of injuries. Heavy machinery, including backhoes, will be brought in to break through sections of the walls, allowing safe firefighting access to the hotspots once structural failures stabilise.

 

Authorities expect the operation to continue throughout the rest of the day and night. Safety concerns remain the top priority, and officials are also awaiting clearer information from warehouse management to guide the operation. Fire crews stressed that accurate details about stored materials are crucial for successful suppression efforts.

 

Matichon reported that the cause of the fire remains unknown. Investigators must wait until the fire is completely extinguished before conducting a full assessment. Forensic officers from the Samut Sakhon Provincial Police and investigators from the Scientific Crime Detection Division will then examine the scene, while employees present during the incident will be questioned. Initial estimates suggest damage worth several tens of millions of baht.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• A warehouse fire in Samut Sakhon reignited on 17 November, fuelled by batteries and stored goods in an underground level.

• Structural collapse risks have prevented firefighters from entering the building, requiring heavy machinery to access hotspots.

• The cause of the fire remains unknown, with damage estimated at several tens of millions of baht.

 

 

  Adapted  by  Asean  Now from Matichon 2025-11-17