Bangkok governor removes lessons from 2 fire incidents in the middle of the city Ready to discuss the Metropolitan Electricity Authority Exploring transformers in inner Bangkok, aiming to increase compensation, allowances, risks, volunteers
27 June 2022 – At Thani Nopparat Building Bangkok City Hall (BKK) (Din Daeng) Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Discussing the lessons learned from the fire in Ban Kai and Sampeng communities that the cause of the fire at Bon Kai The fire came from an electric shock. on the upper floor of the building and quickly spread to another point Moreover, the problem is houses next to each other and is an easily combustible wood structure and the water supply has low pressure which the operation has many departments causing poor management of the area
Mr. Chatchat said that the lessons from this incident are: 1. People in the community The people did not report the incident directly to the fire station. but went to inform the community volunteers This took about 5 minutes before the fire department was officially notified. Without bringing the red tank to extinguish the fire in the first place In this section we can train the community to help themselves. May make the fire extinguishing faster. 2. The power lines in the community are damaged. lack of maintenance causing electric shock and the community is confused Don’t know where to migrate, so training is important.
“Actually, the community has enough red fire hydrants at several points, but initially there may be water pressure issues that may not be enough and 3. Worker problems still need to be improved because there is no incident commander Those who visit the area in the community are not familiar with the community. and the volunteers have to wash their performance to be better. There is an account of the victim Initial service arrangements include toilets, installation of water pumps for adequate water supply, paper beds, and emergency equipment depots. This will help the victims of the accident faster without having to wait for donations. In addition, the victims must be clearly separated,” said the Bangkok governor.
Ms. Tawida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, said that all information has been surveyed. in the dense area that is like a gambling community to identify the risk points and a summary of the fire incidents at each point that recurs at any point during the past 3 weeks There is a short circuit – fire every day, so we already know that. Where does it recur? And where is it difficult to reach the community? therefore need to support the initial incident suppression equipment including making a contingency plan
Mr. Chatchat said that in the case of Sampeng The cause of the fire is 1. A transformer that has smoke. 2. Communication cables are on fire and 3. The building has a lot of fuel such as plastic, so the fire can spread faster. Initially coordinated Metropolitan Electricity Authority Explore all 400 transformers at risk spots in inner Bangkok. and if people have concerns Please notify me to come to Bangkok. or traffee fondue We will conduct an audit for you. to build public confidence As for the arrangement of communication lines, it will be discussed with the National Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to discuss this matter more quickly.
“However, owners of buildings with fuel-intensive materials need to be more careful about fire The building owner must check and take care of his own part as well. The coping part according to the principles of prevention and relief of public disasters should be sprayed at the fire source rather than blasting into the fire. Organize all teams into one. and must learn that it is not easy because there are many agencies that come to help Therefore, the director of the PWA Make short, medium and long term plans for maximum benefits,” said the Bangkok governor.
The reporter asked Compensation, allowances, and risks will be considered for volunteers. Allocate appropriate equipment for disaster relief work. including reviewing the increase in risk premiums Previously, it was proposed to increase from 5,000 baht to 7,000 baht or not, Mr. Chatchat said that a plan had already been drawn up. Compensation must be considered as well. including equipment must be appropriate
when asked about the issue The suitability or safety of children who come as volunteers, Mr Chatchart said, must consider the suitability of the children. By taking the example of the relief work of Korea Become a role model in our work as well.
