The fire is under control. A transformer at the NPS power plant at Industrial Estate 304 exploded. The preliminary cause is believed to be a backflow of electricity. As a result, the large transformer was unable to carry the power and thus exploded. There are no reports of injuries yet.
The incident of a transformer explosion at the NPS power plant, Industrial Estate 304, Tha Tum Subdistrict, Si Maha Phot District, Prachinburi Province, just before noon (Sept. 22). There was a loud explosion and smoke rising into the sky. The employees who were working were frightened and ran for their lives.
As for the initial cause of the explosion, it is thought to be due to a backflow of electricity. This causes the large transformer to be unable to receive power until it explodes. Recently, power plant officials and firefighters were able to control the fire. Initially, there were no reports of injuries. The power plant was previously in the news for the disappearance of cesium-137 rods in March last year. - Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency