Thung Song warehouse fire causes at least 60m baht in damage

2026-02-10 - 02:26

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — 10 February 2026, A Thung Song warehouse fire tore through a Yong Charoen department store storage facility late on 9 February, destroying the building, damaging at least three vehicles and causing losses estimated at no less than 60 million baht. Pol. Capt. Somporn Nitipak, superintendent of Thung Song Police Station, said officers were alerted shortly before midnight to a blaze at the Yong Charoen warehouse in the Chamai municipal area. Fire engines from Thung Song municipality and nearby local authorities were dispatched to the scene. On arrival, firefighters found the warehouse fully engulfed in flames. Crews rushed to contain the fire as it spread rapidly through the storage facility, which held large quantities of consumer goods. At least three vehicles, including delivery trucks, were damaged by the blaze, with some vehicles hastily removed from the area to prevent further losses. Rescue workers assisted firefighters amid chaotic conditions as the fire intensified. The Yong Charoen warehouse serves as a major distribution hub for wholesale consumer products, supplying multiple areas d aily. Officials said operations had closed for the evening and electrical systems were shut down before the incident. However, witnesses later reported seeing smoke rising from the building, prompting workers to alert emergency services. The fire quickly escalated beyond initial control efforts. Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours before bringing it under control. The cause of the fire has yet to be confirmed. Preliminary assessments suggest a possible electrical short circuit, but investigators will interview the warehouse owner and forensic officers will conduct a detailed examination to determine the exact cause. Damage from the incident is estimated at a minimum of 60 million baht.