BANGKOK — 19 August 2026, A fierce fire tore through a wooden residential community in Bangkok’s Din Daeng district early Wednesday, destroying four to five houses and forcing residents to flee in panic.
At 01:53, the 199 emergency hotline received a report of a house fire in Soi Ratchadaphisek 7, Yaek 15-4-1, along Ratchadaphisek Road in Din Daeng district.
Firefighters from Huai Khwang Fire and Rescue Station, along with rescue workers and volunteers from Ruam Katanyu Foundation, rushed to the scene.
The area is a densely packed community of adjoining two-storey wooden houses. On arrival, officials found flames raging through the structures, while nearby residents scrambled to escape.
Fire engines faced difficulties reaching the blaze because the alley was narrow. Firefighters and rescue volunteers had to carry firefighting equipment into the area before spraying water to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading.
The fire was brought under control after about 30 minutes.
A preliminary inspection found that four to five houses had been completely destroyed by the fire. No injuries or deaths were reported.
Police are investigating to determine the cause of the blaze.
