Family of Six Loses All in Devastating House Fire
A family of six lost their home and all possessions in a fire that destroyed a two-story house in Phayao Province on July 26, with the cause still under investigation.
A two-story house in Pang Mod Daeng, Ang Thong Subdistrict, Chiang Kham District, Phayao Province, caught fire on July 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The homeowner had evacuated with his grandchildren shortly before hearing an explosion-like sound and discovering flames rapidly engulfing the structure. Firefighters from multiple surrounding tambon administrations were called to assist, using several fire trucks and spending over 45 minutes spraying water to contain the blaze.
The homeowner, Seri, explained that he had taken his grandchildren out and the house was empty when the fire started. Upon returning and hearing the blast, he found the fire spreading too rapidly to save any possessions. All six family members were devastated as their home and lifetime of accumulated belongings were reduced to rubble before their eyes.
Authorities have not yet established the cause of the fire. Police and forensic investigators are conducting a thorough examination of the site to determine what actually happened.
