Phimai Sugar Factory Fire: Flames Smoldering in Bagasse Pile

MGR Online•Society•7h ago

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Firefighters continue to battle a smoldering blaze at the Phimai Sugar Factory in Korat, with efforts focused on a large pile of bagasse.

•A severe fire occurred at the Phimai Sugar Factory in Nakhon Ratchasima on April 12, 2026.
•The fire originated from a conveyor belt and spread rapidly due to dry heat.
•Emergency services and military personnel are working to extinguish remaining flames in a large bagasse pile.

•Around 11:15 AM on April 12, 2026, a severe fire broke out at the Phimai Sugar Factory in Nakhon Ratchasima.
•The fire started in a bagasse conveyor belt while machinery was operating, exacerbated by extremely hot weather.
•Firefighting vehicles, including military units, private rescue foundations, and local government agencies, were mobilized to combat the blaze.
•Over 30 firefighting vehicles were deployed to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to other buildings.
•By the evening of April 12, 2026, the fire was reportedly under control, with over 80% extinguished.
•Flames and smoke continue to emanate from a large and tall bagasse pile as of the morning of April 13, 2026, requiring ongoing efforts.
•Nearby areas, including the Nong rawiang subdistrict, experienced significant black smoke coverage.
•Officials are closely monitoring the situation, and it is expected to take several more days to fully extinguish the fire and prevent re-ignition.

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Phimai Sugar Factory(โรงงานน้ำตาลพิมาย)

The organization at the center of a large fire incident in Nakhon Ratchasima.

KORAT Sugar Industry Co., Ltd.(บริษัท อุตสาหกรรมโคราช จำกัด)

The registered owner of the Phimai Sugar Factory.

2nd Army Area Command(กองทัพภาคที่ 2)

A military unit that provided firefighting support to the Phimai Sugar Factory blaze.

HUK 31 Foundation Nakhon Ratchasima(มูลนิธิฮุก 31 นครราชสีมา)

A private rescue foundation that participated in the firefighting efforts at the Phimai Sugar Factory.

Sawangkarmettanakhonratchasima Foundation(มูลนิธิสว่างเมตตานครราชสีมา)

A private rescue foundation that provided assistance during the Phimai Sugar Factory fire.

Sawangkewcha Pak Chong Foundation(มูลนิธิสว่างวิชชาปากช่อง)

A rescue foundation that joined the firefighting operations at the sugar factory.

Sawangkunjathamm Buriram Foundation(มูลนิธิสว่างจรรยาธรรมบุรีรัมย์)

A rescue foundation that contributed to the efforts to extinguish the fire at Phimai Sugar Factory.

Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office(สำนักงาน ปภ.จังหวัดนครราชสีมา)

The provincial disaster management agency involved in the response to the sugar factory fire.

Local Administration Organizations from several districts in Nakhon Ratchasima Province(องค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่นหลายอำเภอในจังหวัดนครราชสีมา)

Local government bodies that deployed resources and personnel to fight the Phimai Sugar Factory fire.

Phimai District Administration(ปกครองอำเภอพิมาย)

The local administrative body of Phimai District that coordinated initial response efforts for the sugar factory fire.

Korat(โคราช)ℹ️

A common abbreviation for Nakhon Ratchasima province, the location of the sugar factory fire.

Nong Rawiang Subdistrict(ต.หนองระเวียง)

The subdistrict where the Phimai Sugar Factory is located.

Phimai District(อ.พิมาย)

The district in Nakhon Ratchasima where the sugar factory fire occurred.

Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จ.นครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the Phimai Sugar Factory is located.

Kitsada Top

A rescue worker from Sawangmetta Nakhon Ratchasima Foundation who documented the Phimai Sugar Factory fire on social media.

Tangthai Minimart(แตงไทย มินิมาร์)

A social media user who posted about adjacent sugarcane field fires near the Phimai Sugar Factory.