SAMUT SAKHON — A fire broke out again late on the morning of 20 January 2026 at a construction site on Rama II Road where a crane previously collapsed, causing panic among workers and nearby residents.
Reporters at the scene said flames erupted at two nearby points within the same area, sending thick black smoke into the air. Firefighters and rescue teams rushed in to contain the blaze and cordoned off the site for safety, barring public access.
Preliminary checks suggest the fire may have been triggered when materials fell and struck a hydraulic system below, causing hydraulic oil to leak. Officials believe the oil ignited after coming into contact with heat from surrounding steel structures and metal equipment, producing sparks, smoke and flames.
No injuries or deaths were reported.
Authorities said an investigation is under way to determine the exact cause and to assess the structural safety of the site to prevent further incidents.
