More than 60 homes were damaged after a fire swept through the Rim Khlong Nang Hong community in Bangkok’s Pathum Wan district on the morning of 8 June. Three people suffered minor injuries, including volunteers affected by smoke inhalation, while authorities confirmed there were no fatalities or serious injuries.

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Police were alerted to the blaze at 7.50am at the community on Rama VI Road Soi 15 in Rong Mueang. Officers from Pathum Wan Police Station, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration officials, disaster prevention personnel and rescue teams responded to the scene. The densely packed settlement, containing commercial buildings and residential properties, made firefighting efforts particularly difficult.

Dozens of fire engines were deployed to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring buildings. Firefighters battled the flames for around three hours before bringing the situation under control, although water continued to be sprayed on hotspots due to the presence of highly combustible materials such as paper and fabric stored within the area.

Initial assessments found that the Rim Khlong Nang Hong community covers approximately eight rai and contains 106 households. Around 58 households had registered for assistance shortly after the fire, while district officials later reported that between 70 and 80 affected residents had sought support.

Three people sustained minor injuries during the incident. Two were volunteers assisting with emergency operations and one suffered smoke inhalation while carrying out rescue work. All were taken to Police General Hospital for treatment.

Metropolitan Police Bureau Division 6 commander Major General Chaikrit Pho-a confirmed that the fire had been fully contained. Police investigators from Pathum Wan, Chakkrawat and Phlapphla Chai police stations have established services for affected residents at Wat Sa Bua. Forensic officers will examine the site once it is declared safe to determine the cause of the fire.

Officials stressed that it is too early to identify the source of the blaze or conclude whether it resulted from negligence or an electrical fault. Investigators will interview witnesses living closest to the origin point and combine their findings with forensic evidence.

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Pathum Wan District Director Dr Norathep Chupol said temporary shelter had been established at Wat Sa Bua School, with capacity for around 100 people. Additional space has been prepared at a nearby pavilion if required. The district office will also coordinate structural inspections of affected buildings to ensure public safety.

Matichon reported that Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department Director Suriyachai Rawiwan said access difficulties had complicated firefighting efforts because fire engines could not reach the seat of the blaze directly. Crews were forced to enter through surrounding shophouses and buildings to tackle flames spreading through the tightly packed wooden homes.

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This is scary stuff, buildings are built too close together.

Reminds me of the Chatuchak market fires.