20220807 Fire at energy ministry building under control
Thailand Aug 07 2022 “Building” “Office bldg.”
Dead : dead 0 or unknown Burnout : 1 to 29 Injured : injured 0 or unknown
Fire at energy ministry building under control
Updated: 2022-08-07
A fire at the Energy Ministry building in Chatuchak district on Sunday. (Photo: @DT_smile via @js100radio)
A fire broke out at the Energy Ministry on Sunday but was quickly brought extinguished by firefighters.
At 12.45pm, Jor Sor 100 traffic radio reported a blaze in the 36-floor building on Vibhavadhi-Rangsit Road in Chatuchak district.
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It said about 15 minutes later that firefighters bad brought the smoke and fire under control.
FM91 traffic police radio said the fire started amongst materials on the 33rd floor, which was under renovation.
According to the Chumphon Karnkusolsongkhoh Foundation, an explosion on the speedboat operated by Lomprayah Co occurred around 2.30pm, or 20 minutes after it had departed from the pier in Muang district.
Police said one of its three engines had exploded.
Chumphon governor Chotnarin Kerdsom visited the passengers in hospital. He described it as an accident and ordered all service operators to check the condition of their engines.
No injuries or deaths were reported.
Web Source: Bangkok Post
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