100 of homes destroyed in theatre community

At approximately 10 PM yesterday a fire ripped through the Chamlong Wit Pattana (จำลองวิทย์พัฒนา) Community, which is commonly called Trok Li-Kae (ตรอกลิเก ) meaning traditional theatre alley in Nakorn Sawan province. Over 50 fire trucks were dispatched to the blaze but they were proven ineffectual against the densely packed area of wooden houses.

Nakorn Sawan Governor Kawee Kittisathaporn (กวี กิตติสถาพร) traveled to the scene accompanied by police, military officials and other related authorities to give aid to citizens. The fire was finally subdued at approximately 3 AM this morning with 100s of homes destroyed.

Provincial authorities and organizations have set up relief camps to aid citizens who lost their home in the blaze but Mr. Kawee commented that luckily many of the residents were away performing so there were no injuries or fatalities. Officials are investigating the cause of the fire which they suspect can be attributed to a short circuit. Damage estimates range at 100 million baht.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 26 December 2007

Photographs from Thairath - 26 December 2007

Hundreds become homeless in Nakhon Sawan's massive fire

Nakhon Sawan - A massive fire ravaged through a slum community in this lower northern province, destroying over 100 houses and rendering hundreds homeless.

The fire began at the community beside the Nakhon Sawan Park at 11 pm.

Soldiers and dozens of fire engines spent over four hours before the blaze was put under control.

The blaze spread for over 5 rai of area.

Damages and possible casualties have yet to be found out.

Source: The Nation - 27 December 2007