Gas explosion in Pathum Thani destroys garage, 10 cars

Thai Rath Fire ravaged a garage in Pathum Thani, just north of Bangkok, last night, causing a massive explosion of gas cylinders stored inside.

The damage was extensive but, fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Police at Khu Khot police station was notified at about 8 pm, and say the bush fire broke out in tambon Lat Sawai of Lam Luk Ka district.

The fire broke out at 8:00 pm on the 22nd of May, Khu Khot Police Station and the Fire Department from Pathum Thani Province was notified of a grass fire which spread to public houses as well as a garage.

One of the neighbors to the gas station said he saw the fire when it first started and it seemed like it was under control. But then, the wind shifted and things changed quickly.

Source: Gas explosion in Pathum Thani destroys garage, 10 cars

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