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Fire destroys rental house in Sai Mai area, entire house destroyed, no injuries

Bangkok, A fire broke out at a rental house in the Sai Mai area in the middle of the night, with people fleeing in chaos. Officials mobilized fire trucks and sprayed water for more than 40 minutes to bring the fire under control. There were no injuries or deaths. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. (January 19, 2024) Soi Phahonyothin 56, Intersection 2-3, Phahonyothin Road, Sai Mai Subdistrict and District, Bangkok. Sai Mai Police Station officials along with Bang Khen Fire and Rescue Station officials brought a water truck. 4 cars went to the area to help. The scene of the crime was a one-story wooden house. Open as 6 rooms for rent, planted in a fenced area. Found a large amount of fire and smoke. Officials then mobilized to spray water to prevent the fire from spreading for more than 40 minutes, thus bringing the fire under control. Ask Mr. Somprasong, 67 years old, who witnessed the incident. He said that while he was sleeping, he heard a sound similar to an explosion coming from the next room. A f ire appeared. So hurriedly carried away his belongings. As for the next room They helped carry things outside. As for the fire room There were two teenagers renting the house while the fire burned those who lived inside. All escaped Officials suspect the cause may have been an electrical short circuit. From now on, speed up inspection of CCTV cameras. To find the real cause . Source: Thai News Agency