Bangkok:Governor Chatchart Sittiphan visited the Bon Kai community after a fire broke out in the middle of the night, affecting over 70 households. He is urgently setting up a shelter to provide assistance.
According to Thai News Agency, the fire occurred in the Bon Kai Pattana community near Soi Plukjit 1, Lumpini Subdistrict, Pathum Wan District, at 0051 AM. It spread rapidly through several two-story wooden houses built close together. Firefighters and rescue personnel from Bon Kai Fire Station, along with related agencies, responded and managed to control the blaze by 153 AM, fully extinguishing it by 237 AM. No injuries or fatalities were reported initially.
Over 70 households have been registered as affected by the incident. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is compiling further data and assessing the damage to provide comprehensive assistance. A temporary shelter has been established at the Bon Kai Youth Center to accommodate the displaced families, offering beds, mattresses, and essential facilities.
Governor Chatchart engaged with the victims, especially focusing on children and the elderly, to understand their urgent needs such as clothing and school uniforms, pledging coordination with relevant agencies to deliver necessary aid. The BMA intends to expedite damage assessments and closely monitor the well-being of those in shelters.