EV car catches fire while charging in Nonthaburi

MGR Online•Society•21d ago

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An MG MS 5 electric vehicle caught fire while charging in front of a house in Nonthaburi province.

•An MG MS 5 electric vehicle caught fire on August 5, 2025, at Arisara Place village, Nonthaburi.
•The fire occurred while the vehicle was plugged into a charger.
•Firefighters from Khlong Khoi Subdistrict Administrative Organization extinguished the fire in approximately 20 minutes.
•An adjacent Isuzu Hi-Lander vehicle suffered damage to its hood, doors, bumper, and side mirror.

•On August 5, 2025, at 12:00, police at Chaiyapruek Station were notified of an electric vehicle fire.
•Residents attempted to use chemical extinguishers before firefighters from Khlong Khoi Subdistrict Administrative Organization arrived to control the fire in 20 minutes.
•The MG MS 5 was nearly completely destroyed except for the engine compartment, and a nearby Isuzu Hi-Lander sustained partial damage.
•Chalermsak Sutthi stated that Chalermsak Sutthi returned from exercising to find smoke under the car, followed by an explosion and rapid fire within 50 seconds.
•Sirirat Pornjaratsamanee stated the MG MS 5 was purchased on April 30, 2025, and the charging system was installed by the car company.
•Sirirat Pornjaratsamanee stated that the vehicle was charging because the battery was at 30% before Sirirat Pornjaratsamanee left the house at 10:30.
•The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
•Forensic officials are investigating the scene to determine the exact cause of the fire.

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Chalermsak Sutthi(เฉลิมศักดิ์ สุทธิ)

The owner of the electric vehicle who witnessed the fire after returning from exercising.

Sirirat Pornjaratsamanee(ศิริรัตน์ พรจรัสมณี)

The owner of the electric vehicle who purchased the car on April 30, 2025.

Chaiyapruek Police Station(สภชัยพฤกษ์)

The police station that received the report of the vehicle fire.

Khlong Khoi Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.คลองข่อย)

The local government organization whose firefighters extinguished the fire.

Arisara Place Village(หมู่บ้านอริสราเพลส)

The location where the electric vehicle fire occurred in Khlong Khoi, Nonthaburi.

Khlong Khoi Subdistrict(ต.คลองข่อย)

The subdistrict where the fire incident took place.

Pak Kret District(อำเภอปากเกร็ด)ℹ️

The district where the Khlong Khoi Subdistrict Administrative Organization is located.

Nonthaburi Province(จ.นนทบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the incident occurred.