A speedboat fire at Ao Makham pier in Phuket on April 6 injured five individuals and left one missing. Emergency teams swiftly responded to the blaze that alarmed tourists and local operators, successfully preventing the flames from spreading to nearby vessels. The injured were promptly treated for burns and smoke inhalation and transferred to local hospitals.

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The Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office received reports of the fire at 10:50 am, with thick smoke visible over the area. Firefighters and rescue units from Wichit Municipality, the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation, and local prevention units quickly arrived at the scene to control the situation. Despite concerns, the fire was confined to the speedboat.

Authorities have declared the site a danger zone as investigations into the fire’s cause continue. Search efforts for the missing individual are ongoing, with officials promising further updates. The incident has drawn attention to safety measures and the need for stringent regulatory checks at the pier.

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Video of the incident, starting with the initial explosion, leading to the fire.