Sukhumvit Building Set Ablaze; No Reports Of Damage

[Jai Dee]

Sukhumvit building set ablaze; no reports of damage

Authorities reported a 4 story business structure in Sukhumvit soi 4 was set ablaze earlier this morning prompting fire fighters to the scene. The building was vacant but is surrounded by occupied houses.

Residents of the area reported that they heard a large explosion before witnessing the fire and authorities have given the initial theory of a short circuit in the building starting the blaze.

City officials have ordered an inspection of the buildings damages and threat to the public as well as a probe into the definite cause of the fire.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 23 January 2008