Mattress Factory Fire Triggers Explosions, Roof Collapse in Chachoengsao
A mattress factory in Chachoengsao caught fire on August 3, triggering multiple explosions and a roof collapse that forced the evacuation of workers and nearby residents. More than 20 fire trucks battled the blaze, which spread from the war
A major fire erupted at a mattress manufacturing plant in Khlong Mue Thai, Thatueng subdistrict, Bao Thong district, Chachoengsao province at 6 p.m. on August 3, featuring repeated explosions and a structural roof collapse. Police from Bao Thong station responded with more than 20 fire trucks from Thatueng subdistrict municipality and neighboring local authorities.
When firefighters arrived, intense flames were already engulfing the warehouse storage area at the back of the plant, an area used to stock highly flammable materials. Large plumes of black smoke filled the sky, and periodic explosions startled workers and nearby residents who fled the factory to save their lives. Firefighters worked at full capacity to control the situation.
The fire rapidly spread to the office building in front of the plant. Despite continuous water spraying by firefighters, the accumulated heat caused the rear warehouse structure to collapse before their eyes, requiring additional safety precautions during operations. Sub-district assistant chief Jantharam Poonswat, living nearby, reported hearing two loud explosions in succession before witnessing flames and black smoke rising into the sky. She immediately notified relevant agencies and requested fire trucks to respond, and observed workers being urgently evacuated from the warehouse.
Chachoengsao Subdistrict Mayor Damrong Decharoen revealed that after receiving the alert, he coordinated over 20 fire trucks from all units in Bao Thong district to immediately engage in fire suppression operations. Initial efforts contained the fire to a limited area, though gas cylinder explosions continued to sound periodically, prompting authorities to establish a danger zone and order the evacuation of all nearby residents and workers to safe areas to prevent injury from explosions and potential building collapses.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire and are awaiting for the flames to fully subside before forensic investigators conduct a detailed examination, including interviewing the factory operator and employees present during the incident. As of the latest report, no injuries or deaths have been recorded, and damage assessment is ongoing.
