20131022 Thailand Fire in south Pattaya
Thailand Oct 22 2013 “Building”
Dead : dead 0 or unknown Burnout : 1 to 29 Injured : injured 0 or unknown
Fire in south Pattaya
Updated: 2013-10-22-15:55
Photos by Ratchaporn Jurarat
A fire broke out on Tuesday near Walking Street in South Pattaya, damaging at least 20 buildings.
According to INN News Agency, the fire started about 2.40pm at a four-story two-unit commercial building, which houses a construction warehouse shop near Walking Street on Phrathamnak Road.
Explosions were heard at the scene, INN said.
No injuries or casualties have been reported so far.
The blaze reportedly began in a chemical substance storage area behind the shop and spread to nearby houses and buildings quickly. Firefighters are working to contain the flames.
Websource:Bangkok Post
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/375841/20-buildings-damaged-in-blaze-near-pattaya-walking-street