Fire in Samut Sakhon paper warehouse Progress, 90% extinguished, aiming to be vigilant Hot spot: fire breaks out within 48 hours, estimated damage exceeds 500 million baht
May 5, 2024 – Second Lieutenant Praphan Tueksakul, Samut Sakhon District Chief As the fire incident commander at a recycled paper warehouse, Panchaphon Fiber Container Company Limited (Bang Pla Branch) is located in village 110/4 No. 4, Ban Ko Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province, corrugated box producing company. and more than 20,000 tons of paper fuel were sent to the area to control firefighting operations.
With Mr. Chatri Phoob, Mayor of Bang Pla Municipality, Mr. Wattana Phonprasert, Director of Samut Sakhon Provincial Public Health Office. factory operator Representatives from the Association of Building Inspectors and the Council of Engineers joined together to track the progress. and encouragement to officials from all agencies who this time came together to put out the fire.
which includes officials and fire trucks from various local government organizations In Samut Sakhon Province Bangkok and surrounding areas Including the Center for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, District 1, Pathum Thani, Bang Khun Not firefighters. Fire and Rescue Operations Division, 5 OPP officers.
There are also Army soldiers. From the 102nd Communications Battalion, 1st Communications Regiment, Kamphaeng Phet Akharayothin Camp, Krathum Baen District, Samut Sakhon Province and Officer Por Tek Tung. who came together to help support the As Assigned mission
Sub Lieutenant Praphan revealed that for the firefighting progress during this final period It can be said that about 90% of the progress was made because all parties followed the plan, which is to split up to put out the fire in each area A – D. We are now waiting for the backhoe loader to arrive and provide additional support. So that officers can spray water to put out the fire more easily and quickly.
This is expected by this evening. The agents will be able to put out the fire burning on the pile of paper until it is completely extinguished. Then there is an observation plan for another 48 hours, which will be divided into the first 24 hours to monitor whether there are still any hot spots left? If found, officers will be provided with a backhoe. Go dig and spray water immediately.
And over the next 24 hours he was monitored to see whether or not a new eruption would occur. that when everything went smoothly according to the action plan The area will be returned to the Bang Pla Subdistrict Municipality. and the establishment Be a responsible custodian.
As for the officials Run all tasks will return to their agency Meanwhile, the damage that has occurred so far is to the structure of the warehouse building and all the papers that are stored in piles. Also, in terms of the effects of this fire. With the paper burned by fire, 1/3 of the total paper IS pure paper. and the remaining 2 parts are grade A brown paper. which have already been ordered. Therefore there is no impact on chemicals.
However, it will have an impact on dust particles blown away by the wind. Therefore, an order was given to the Bang Pla Subdistrict Municipality. Send municipal officials Cooperation agreement with local village health volunteers Examine the impacts on people living near the factory. and the surrounding radius expected to be affected In order to consider all information for further relief and assistance.
The representative of the institute also said this. On behalf of the factory, we apologize for this incident. and is ready to cooperate with the municipality to take care of those affected. Regarding the extent of the damage that occurred to the structure of the warehouse building. And it is estimated that the paper stored in piles inside the warehouse, which contains approximately 9,000 tons of virgin paper and the rest is grade A brown paper, has an initial damage value of not less than 500 million baht.
The reporter also reported that Regarding the health care of operating personnel, On the side of the incident commander In addition to cooperating with Pollution Control Department Bureau of Natural Resources and Environment Samut Sakhon Province I came to check the quality of air and water. We also collaborated with the factory to provide a rest area to relieve stress for those who are tired from work. Samut Sakhon Provincial Public Health Office Come in to check everyone’s physical health and keep a volunteer kitchen ready to prepare food for staff to eat 24 hours a day.
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