News Forum - Bangkok Chinatown fire kills 1, terrified shoppers run for their lives

[Thaiger]

A fire in Bangkok’s Chinatown has killed a person today. The blaze broke out in the historic Sampeng market in Samphanthawong district, located beside the Chao Phraya River. Details on the victim’s identity haven’t been released yet. Terrified shoppers ran for their lives as the blaze gutted 4-5 houses, before firefighters arrived on the scene to put out the flames. Some rescue volunteers choked on smoke, and were rushed to Klang Hospital. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt was reportedly on his way to inspect the scene. The fire is believed to have been caused by a transformer exploding at a 3 […]

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[Benroon]

Is 1 to 2 a ‘jump’ !