Fire at Chai Nat Shop Linked to Ti Jiuh Ia, Electrical Short Suspected

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A fire originating from an electrical short circuit at a shop in Chai Nat, during the Chinese New Year offerings, was quickly extinguished by authorities.

•A fire broke out at a shop in Mueang Chai Nat District, Chai Nat Province.
•The source of the fire was identified as the 'Ti Jiuh Ia' (spirit house), with officials suspecting an electrical short circuit.
•The incident occurred on February 16, 2026, during the Chinese New Year's Eve offerings.
•Firefighters responded swiftly and extinguished the blaze within approximately 20 minutes, preventing further spread.

Overview

•On February 16, 2026, officials from the Chai Nat Municipality Prevention and Mitigation Department received a report of a fire at a shop.
•Firefighters with 3 fire trucks and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation responded to the fire.
•Firefighting efforts took approximately 20 minutes to control the situation, preventing it from spreading to adjacent units.
•Officials suspect an electrical short circuit from electric candles placed at the 'Ti Jiuh Ia' (spirit house) as the cause of the fire.
•The fire caused damage to the wooden walls and glass of the working room.
•A large fish tank near the origin point, despite cracked glass, prevented the loss of 8 goldfish and suckermouth catfish.
•The incident occurred during the traditional Chinese New Year's Eve offering period, with the store having lit electric candles.
•Firefighters issued a warning to the public to regularly check electrical equipment, especially during festivals, to prevent short circuits.

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Key Quotes

neighboring fruit vendor

"Heard someone across the street yell the shop was on fire and saw a lot of smoke, so immediately contacted officials."

ได้ยินคนฝั่งตรงข้ามตะโกนบอกว่าไฟไหม้และเห็นควันจำนวนมากจึงรีบประสานเจ้าหน้าที่ทันที

Firefighters

"Should regularly check the condition of wires and electrical equipment. If damaged or old, do not risk using them. Replace immediately to prevent electrical short circuits."

ควรหมั่นตรวจสอบสภาพสายไฟและอุปกรณ์ต่างๆ อย่างสม่ำเสมอ หากพบว่าชำรุดหรือมีสภาพเก่าไม่ควรเสี่ยงใช้งานต่อ และควรเปลี่ยนใหม่ทันทีเพื่อป้องกันการเกิดไฟฟ้าลัดวงจร

Key Entities

Place

Chai Nat(ชัยนาท)ℹ️

Province in Thailand where a shop fire occurred.

Ti Jiuh Ia(ตี่จู้เอี๊ยะ)

The 'spirit house' or household shrine where the fire originated.

Organization

Chai Nat Municipality(เทศบาลเมืองชัยนาท)

The local government department responsible for fire prevention and mitigation in Chai Nat City.

Ruamkatanyu Foundation(มูลนิธิร่วมกตัญญู)

A volunteer rescue foundation that assisted in firefighting efforts.