Two women, including a German national, were killed and two others injured in a townhouse fire in the Udomsuk area of Bangkok in the early hours of 19 April 2026. The blaze broke out at around 02:45 in a housing estate opposite Soi Udomsuk 33 in Bang Na district. Firefighters took approximately 30 minutes to bring the fire under control and prevent it spreading to adjacent homes.

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Police from Bang Na station, led by Sub Lt Wirach Samran, responded alongside with fire and rescue teams. The four-storey townhouse, part of a row of connected units, was heavily engulfed, with flames concentrated on the second and third floors. Initial assessments suggest the fire originated on the ground floor, though the exact cause could not be determined yet, due to extensive damage.

Two women died at the scene from smoke inhalation. One was a Thai woman aged around 40, while the other was a German national aged approximately 70. Their bodies were examined on site by forensic officers, a police hospital medical examiner and volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation.

Two men, both German nationals, were injured. A man aged around 50 suffered burns to his body and was taken to Lerdsin Hospital, while a man aged around 20 was treated for smoke inhalation and transported to Thai Nakarin Hospital. Emergency responders provided immediate assistance before transferring both to hospital care.

The fire damaged the entire property, affecting an estimated area of 100 square metres. Fire crews used water hose-lines to extinguish the blaze fully and authorities confirmed that surrounding homes were not damaged.

Investigators from the forensic division are continuing to examine the site to establish the cause of the fire. Due to the severity of the damage, officials said it may take time to determine the cause of the blaze.

Authorities are also expected to coordinate with relevant agencies regarding the foreign nationals involved, including notifying diplomatic representatives. Further updates will be issued once the investigation progresses and additional findings are confirmed.

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I live in a 35-year old attached house (not a row of townhouses). It's made of cement.

What burns when these concrete mausoleums catch on fire?

2 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

I live in a 35-year old attached house (not a row of townhouses). It's made of cement.

What burns when these concrete mausoleums catch on fire?

Doors, door frames, window frames, ceilings, furniture, fittings, wiring insulation, household items, etc., take a look around.

On 4/19/2026 at 11:46 AM, Liverpool Lou said:

Doors, door frames, window frames, ceilings, furniture, fittings, wiring insulation, household items, etc., take a look around.

And clothes.

Mattress and bedding.

Curtains.

Would it be possible to have a bedroom where nothing can burn?

Phones can charge in the living room.

Ceiling is hardly a necessity.

etc

Mattress and bedding: can you buy fire resistant ones?

On 4/19/2026 at 11:42 AM, unblocktheplanet said:

on fire

Richard Pryor said it was the free basing solvents and his synthetic garb. That'd still burn in a concrete building. No 'RIP' postings yet. I'm sure they'll be along shortly because dead people always read the forums.