Firefighters Rescue Three Dogs From Burning Udon Thani Home
Firefighters rescued three Chihuahuas from a burning home in Udon Thani province on July 8 after the fire, which started near an electric motorcycle, was extinguished within 30 minutes.
On July 8, 2026, the emergency call center received a report of a fire at a residence in Ploy Villa village, Nong Bua subdistrict, Muang district, Udon Thani province. Firefighting units from Nong Bua and Udon Thani city administrations responded immediately.
When crews arrived, they found a single-story house with flames engulfing an electric motorcycle parked in front. The fire had already spread to an adjacent parked car. Firefighters deployed water cannons to prevent the flames from reaching the main structure. The fire was controlled within approximately 30 minutes.
Damage assessment revealed the electric motorcycle was a total loss, while the car sustained damage to its front half. The air conditioning compressor and portions of the house also suffered fire damage.
During the firefighting operation, neighbors reported that three dogs remained trapped inside. Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters quickly cleared smoke and searched the house, finding three Chihuahuas hiding in a bedroom. All three dogs were safely carried out, though they showed signs of fear, trembling, and tears, apparently traumatized by the incident.
Initial investigation revealed the homeowner was away working in another province when the fire occurred. Neighbors reported hearing three loud bangs resembling firecrackers or metal clashing before flames burst from the front of the house. They attempted to extinguish the fire with water from a hose but were unsuccessful, prompting them to alert other neighbors and call authorities.
Neighbor M, 67, recounted hearing three loud sounds before seeing the fire. He evacuated his household to safety and tried to fight the fire with a garden hose but was unable to control it.
Another neighbor, Jakkaphrong, reported hearing 3-4 loud bangs before seeing flames erupt from the electric motorcycle area. The fire spread rapidly because no one was home at the time.
Police and forensic investigators will conduct a detailed inspection tomorrow to determine the exact cause of the fire and assess the full extent of damage.
