Chaiyo: A rice bran oil extraction machine exploded and caught fire at a rice mill in Chaiyo District, Ang Thong Province, seriously injuring three people. Officials had to deploy dozens of fire trucks to contain the incident.
According to Thai News Agency, the explosion and fire occurred this morning at 9:30 a.m. in a rice bran oil refining building at a rice mill on Asia Road in Village No. 2, Lak Fa Subdistrict, Chaiyo District. The force of the explosion caused serious injuries to three individuals: Mr. Theeraphon Sonkhao, 32, Mr. Pharat Duangsap, 23, and Mr. Samai Sida, 49. They were immediately transported to Chaiyo Hospital for treatment.
In response to the fire, officials coordinated with over 10 fire trucks from nearby areas to control the blaze and evacuate workers. The task was challenging due to strong winds and the potential threat posed by approximately 15,000 liters of flammable Oxyaxon stored within the rice mill.
Security officials reported that two explosions were heard preceding the fire, prompting a rapid notification to authorities. The coordinated efforts of the fire trucks were crucial in assisting with the situation.