The Forensic Science Department rushed to investigate the cause of the fire in the Trok Pho community in Yaowarat area.

Bangkok, Officials from the Forensic Science Department inspected a fire incident in the Trok Pho community in the Yaowarat area, while the Samphanthawong District Office set up a registration point to help victims and opened 4 temporary shelters. At 10:30 a.m., forensic officers went to the Trok Pho community on Yaowarat Road in Samphanthawong Subdistrict, Samphanthawong District, to investigate the cause of the fire that broke out last night. Pol. Col. Witawat Khengkhum, Superintendent of Plabplachai Police Station 2, revealed that from the information found that most of the houses in this community are half-timbered, half-concrete, built next to each other, with more than 60 households, both Thais and foreigners living there, almost all of which were damaged by the fire. In addition, the 5-story building of the New Empire Hotel, which is awaiting renovation and has no residents yet, was also damaged. As for the white building at the back and the commercial building on Yaowarat Road, although not affecte d, no one is allowed to enter yet. They have to wait for the engineers to inspect the structure and all systems first for safety. In addition, integrated forces have been deployed to closely inspect the area of ??the incident, fearing that locals who are concerned about their property may enter and be harmed, as well as to prevent thieves from stealing property. As for those affected, one rescue volunteer was injured by an electric shock during the initial response, and 4-5 others suffered smoke inhalation. Most recently, everyone is safe. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The house where the fire started is known. The homeowner is being questioned. As for the news that two people were missing from working with community leaders all night, there have been no reports of this yet. The Samphanthawong District Office has set up a registration point for those affected by the fire in the Trok Pho community on Yaowarat Road. The registration point is in front of Chinatown Hotel at the Chaler mburi intersection. There are 265 Thais and foreigners who have registered to receive legal compensation. If the victims need temporary shelter, they can contact Wat Traimit, Wat Samphanthawong, Ms. Latda at 0851305345, Wat Chai Chan Songkhram (Wat Tuek) at 0935198999, and Phichaiyati Building, Ms. Kanlayathira at 0942418931. Summary of the fire incident in the Trok Pho community: 37 out of 60 households were damaged. In addition, the New Empire Hotel was damaged on the 4th, 5th and 6th floors, and 2 restaurants. The cause of the fire is still unknown because it cannot be verified due to the fire causing complete destruction. There were 5 injured people: 1 officer who was electrocuted, 4 men who inhaled smoke. Of these, 1 person has returned home. Source: Thai News Agency