Fire Destroys Three Rooms in Samut Prakan Wooden Community
A fire destroyed three rooms in a wooden house community in front of Wat Tri Samakkee in Samut Prakan on October 2, 2026. Officials believe an electrical short circuit sparked the blaze, which was brought under control after about 20 minutes of firefighting. No one was hurt and the tenant's pets escaped safely.
A fire broke out in the wooden house community in front of Wat Tri Samakkee in Samut Prakan, destroying three rooms. Officials suspect an electrical short circuit as the cause. At 9:00 p.m. on October 2, 2026, Samut Prakan City Police received the report and dispatched five fire trucks from Bang Mai Municipality and surrounding areas. The blaze hit a line of single-story shop houses, with residents worried it could spread to adjacent homes. Fire crews and volunteers poured water steadily for roughly 20 minutes before gaining control. No injuries or fatalities occurred. Tenant Pratchaya, 41, explained he was away when notified of the fire and returned quickly; he lives alone and his dog and cat got out safely. Investigators believe the fire may have originated from a fan left plugged in, even though it was turned off, and are awaiting a detailed examination.
