Three Dogs Rescued From E-Bike House Fire
Three Chihuahuas were rescued from a smoke-filled house after a fire, believed sparked by an electric motorcycle parked outside, spread to a car and damaged part of the home in Udon Thani on July 8.
UDON THANI — Three Chihuahuas were rescued from a smoke-filled house after a fire believed to have started from an electric motorcycle parked outside spread to a car and part of a home in Udon Thani on July 8, 2026, officials said.
The Emergency Call Center 199 received a report of a house fire in Ploy Villa housing estate in Nong Bua Subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani District, at 4 p.m. Fire engines from Nong Bua Municipality and Udon Thani Municipality were dispatched to the scene.
Firefighters found flames engulfing an electric motorcycle parked in front of the single-storey house. The fire spread to a nearby car, and crews sprayed water to prevent the blaze from reaching the main structure. It took about 30 minutes to bring the fire under control.
The electric motorcycle was completely destroyed, while the car's front half sustained significant damage. An air-conditioner compressor and parts of the house were also damaged.
During the operation, residents informed firefighters that three dogs were still trapped inside. After the flames were extinguished and the smoke cleared, crews searched the interior and found the three Chihuahuas hiding in a bedroom. The dogs were carried out safely one by one, though visibly frightened and trembling.
The homeowner was away working in another province at the time, leaving no one inside the house. Neighbours reported hearing three loud bangs similar to firecrackers before seeing smoke and flames erupt from the property. They attempted to extinguish the fire with a garden hose while alerting emergency services.
A 67-year-old neighbour, identified as Em, rushed his family to safety after hearing the loud noises and spotting the flames. Another neighbour, Chakkrit, heard three to four loud bangs before seeing flames rise from the parked electric motorcycle.
Police investigators and forensic officers are scheduled to inspect the scene on July 9, 2026, to determine the exact cause of the fire and assess the extent of the damage.
