Electric Short Circuit Triggers Fire At Tao Poon BTS Station
An electrical short circuit sparked a fire on the BTS Skytrain overhead power lines at Tao Poon station in Bangkok on September 20, forcing passenger evacuation. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within minutes using thermal imaging and s
An electrical short circuit ignited a fire on the overhead power lines of the BTS Skytrain at Tao Poon station on Pracha Uthit Road 2 in Bang Sue district at 12:20 p.m. on September 20, 2025. The Rama 9 Radio Center received the emergency report, and firefighters from Bang Po station quickly responded to the scene. Initial assessment indicated an electrical short circuit, though officials said a detailed investigation would follow to confirm the exact cause. By 12:32 p.m., crews had arrived at the fire site on the overhead power lines, where flames were still visible. Firefighters were deployed to the station's electrical control room using thermal imaging cameras and smoke extraction equipment. All passengers were safely evacuated from the area.
