20131017 Thailand Phuket SuperCheap fire contained

Thailand Oct 17 2013 “Building” “Stores”

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Phuket SuperCheap fire contained
Updated: 2013-10-17-10:48

The fire which ravaged Phuket SuperCheap department store has been brought under control but firefighters are continueing to spray water at the smouldering ruins, deputy governor Sommai Preechasilp said in an interview with Jor Sor 100 radio station on Thursday morning.

Ms Sommai said the fire, which broke out about 9.30pm Wednesday, had completedly burned down the store which is situated on 35-rai of land.

The flames also spread to nearby homes, destroying seveal rowhouses.

There were no reports of casualties. A person who was earlier reported to be missing had been found, she said.

The Employment Department will help look for a new jobs for the 700-1,000 staff of SuperCheap, the deputy governor said.
Websource:Bangkok Post
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/375104/huge-supercheap-department-store-destroyed-by-fire

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Main SuperCheap in Phuket Town demolished in blaze

Updated: 2013-10-17-07:56

PHUKET: The main SuperCheap in Phuket burst into flames tonight, turning into an unstable inferno and sending a cloud of black smoke over a kilometer into the air.

Every fire truck in Phuket was called to the scene on as well as trucks from nearby provinces. Fire fighters have yet to control the flames but are focusing on containing the fire and preventing the flames from igniting neighboring signs and trees.

The store on Thepkrasattri Road was still open when the fire broke out at about 9pm, and bystanders reported hearing cries of help from inside the building. It is not known how many people were in the building at the time.

At about 11:15pm a victim was rushed to Vachira Hospital, a man about 40-years old.

One early report said that a short circuit started the fire, which spread to the firecracker section of the store. Another report said the short circuit had ignited gas tanks.

Witnesses heard explosions, a rescue worker with the Kusoldharm foundation told the Phuket Gazette. Occasional explosions continued to rock the facility hours after the blaze started.

Phuket Gazette

Websource:The Nation
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Main-SuperCheap-in-Phuket-Town-demolished-in-blaze-30217291.html

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Photo: Bangkok Post