Woman Burned in Cooking Gas Explosion in Chiang Mai Apartment Building
A woman suffered severe burns to her face and body when a cooking gas cylinder exploded in her Chiang Mai apartment on August 18 while she was reheating food. She was rushed to hospital as authorities investigate the cause of the blast in t
A cooking gas cylinder exploded inside a row of apartments in the Mae Hia neighborhood of Chiang Mai on August 18, 2025, at around 6 p.m., when a woman opened the gas to reheat food. The explosion erupted in flames, causing serious injuries. Chiang Mai Provincial Police received the report and officers from Chiang Mai City Station rushed to the scene. One woman was found with severe burn injuries to her face and throughout her body from the blast. Medical emergency personnel, the Chiang Mai Traffic Safety Center, the Phetchkasem Foundation, rescue workers, and ambulances were called to provide immediate assistance before transporting the victim to the hospital for emergency medical care. When questioned, the injured woman reported that she was about to reheat her food when she opened the gas, and the explosion occurred immediately. The exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation, with police and related agencies conducting a detailed examination of the scene and further investigation into the cause.
