Fire Destroys Parts of Bangkok's Khlong Thom Center
Three rescue workers were injured as firefighters battled toxic smoke and flare-ups from burning electronics and batteries, officials said.
- On Wednesday, a large fire erupted at the Khlong Thom Center in central Bangkok, with emergency crews rushing to Worachak Road at 8:42 p.m. to contain the spreading inferno.
- Flammable plastics and heavy electronics fueled the blaze, creating thick toxic smoke and unpredictable flare-ups that challenged firefighters navigating the crowded commercial shopping area.
- The building's awning collapsed at 9:51 p.m., severely injuring two volunteer rescue workers, while a third firefighter sustained injuries later; all three received treatment at Klang Hospital.
- Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt arrived shortly after the structural collapse to inspect operations, as the Fire Chief confirmed crews finally gained control of the blaze by 11:13 p.m.
- Local authorities are investigating the fire's cause while no civilian casualties occurred, though shop owners await assessment of damage to their electronics and plastic goods.
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Fire Destroys Parts of Bangkok's Khlong Thom Center
BANGKOK – A massive fire erupted at the popular Khlong Thom Center in central Bangkok late Wednesday evening. The dangerous blaze originally started on the ground floor of the busy commercial shopping area. Emergency response crews quickly rushed to the scene to stop the flames from spreading further. The terrifying emergency was first reported at […] The post Fire Destroys Parts of Bangkok’s Khlong Thom Center first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.
Urgent! A fire has broken out inside "Khlong Thom Center" on Worachak Road, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District. The fire has spread to the mezzanine level beneath the parking lot. Authorities are currently working to control the situation.
A fire broke out on the evening of August 28th at Khlong Thom Centre, a popular multi-story shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand, specializing in auto parts, tools, electronics, and vintage goods.
Arson unlikely in big blaze that gutted Khlong Thom Centre: PM
PRIME Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said while inspecting Khlong Thom Centre which was gutted in a fierce blaze that started at approximately 8.45 p.m. last night and only brought under control at around 5 a.m. this morning (Aug. 29) that it is unlikely to have been arson, Naewna newspaper said. This blaze does not appear […] The post Arson unlikely in big blaze that gutted Khlong Thom Centre: PM appeared first on Thai Newsroom.
The Prime Minister visited the site of the fire at "Khlong Thom Center," revealing that the market owner lamented the possibility of a future Khlong Thom market after the building suffered extensive damage and that restoration might not be worthwhile. He instructed the police to protect property and denied rumors of arson to force people out of their homes. Meanwhile, Chatchart warned that PM2.5 levels at the fire site soared to 630 micrograms p…
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