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Chinese New Year Altar Fire Spreads, Threatens Adjacent Building

Chinese New Year Altar Fire Spreads, Threatens Adjacent Building

Matichon•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A fire originating from incense left burning during a Chinese New Year ritual in Betong, Yala, caused significant damage to a shop and nearly spread to a neighboring building.

  • •A fire broke out at Charoen Phanich shop in Betong, Yala, on January 16.
  • •The fire is believed to have started from incense left burning during Chinese New Year rituals.
  • •Three residents of the shop suffered minor smoke inhalation injuries.
  • •Firefighters took over an hour to control the blaze, which spread rapidly to the second floor.

Overview

  • •On January 16, a fire broke out at Charoen Phanich shop in Betong, Yala.
  • •The fire is suspected to have originated from incense left burning during Chinese New Year altar worship.
  • •Flames rapidly spread to the second floor of the shop, which was filled with cardboard boxes.
  • •Three residents, aged 73, 60, and 32, sustained minor injuries from smoke inhalation.
  • •Firefighters from the Betong Municipality's Prevention and Mitigation Office worked for over an hour to control the fire.
  • •A neighbor initially mistook the smoke for burning paper money for Chinese New Year.
  • •Muslim rescue units and the Metta Tham Betong Foundation rescue teams assisted in transporting the injured to the hospital.
  • •Police investigators are examining the scene to determine the exact cause of the fire.

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Key Entities

Person

Pol. Capt. Pornchai Choonuan(ร.ต.อ.พรชัย ชูนวล)
Investigating officer at the Betong Police Station in Yala Province investigating a fire incident.
Mr. Suchai(นายสุชัย)
A resident of Charoen Phanich shop who suffered minor smoke inhalation.
Mrs. Duangjai(นางดวงใจ)
A resident of Charoen Phanich shop who suffered minor smoke inhalation.
Ms. Methawi(น.ส.เมธาวี)
A resident of Charoen Phanich shop and daughter of Mr. Suchai and Mrs. Duangjai, who suffered minor smoke inhalation.

Organization

Betong Police Station(สภ.เบตง)
The police station responsible for the jurisdiction where the fire incident occurred.
Betong Municipality(เทศบาลเมืองเบตง)
The municipal body providing fire suppression and disaster mitigation services in Betong.
Muslim Rescue Unit(หน่วยกู้ชีพ-กู้ภัยมุสลิม)
A rescue organization that provided assistance following the fire.
Kuam Im Metta Tham Betong Foundation Rescue Unit(กู้ชีพ -กู้ภัย มูลนิธิกวมอิมเมตาธรรมเบตง)
A rescue organization that provided assistance following the fire.

Place

Yala Province(จ.ยะลา)ℹ️
The province in Southern Thailand where the fire incident took place.
Charoen Phanich Shop(ร้านเจริญพาณิชย์)
The shop where the fire originated and caused damage.