Fire Guts Import-Export Warehouse in Nong Khai
A fierce fire destroyed a two-story warehouse belonging to an import-export company in Nong Khai Province early on November 14. The blaze, preceded by a loud explosion heard by nearby residents, consumed consumer goods and snacks stored inside and took firefighters two hours to control. The owner, who was away at the time, spotted the fire via CCTV and alerted staff; police are investigating the cause.
A loud explosion rocked the area as fire engulfed an import-export company warehouse, sending thick smoke billowing from the building. Residents rushed to alert authorities, with one witness initially mistaking the blast for an exploding power transformer.
At 06:45 on November 14, 2026, Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Satya Khamphuangwong, investigator at Mueang Nong Khai Police Station, received a report of a warehouse fire in Nong Khom Ko Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nong Khai Province. He rushed to the scene with fire trucks from the Nong Khom Ko Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Nong Khai Municipality, Chaba 191 Rescue Unit, and VR Rescue Nong Khai.
At the scene, thick smoke was pouring from a two-story concrete building. The fire was raging fiercely. Most items inside were consumer goods and snacks stored in the warehouse; some portions were removed in time. Firefighters battled the blaze for about two hours before bringing it under control.
Investigation revealed the warehouse belonged to an import-export company dealing in consumer goods. The owner was not present, having traveled to another province, but saw the fire via CCTV and called nearby staff to check and alert authorities.
Meanwhile, nearby residents who witnessed the event said they were about to go for a morning run when they heard a single loud boom that shook the area. Thinking a power transformer had exploded, they came out to see smoke and flames erupting from inside the warehouse. Police will conduct a detailed investigation into the cause of the fire.
