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Prachinburi recycling plant fire destroys houses and assets

Prachinburi recycling plant fire destroys houses and assets

Matichon•Society•37m ago

Reader Briefing

A fire at a waste recycling plant in Prachinburi destroyed two nearby homes and caused significant financial loss to residents.

  • •A fire broke out at a waste recycling plant in Bang Phluang Subdistrict, Ban Sang District, Prachinburi on November 13.
  • •The fire destroyed two residential houses, resulting in the loss of cash and gold.
  • •Emergency responders and officials controlled the blaze, which produced black smoke rising over 10 meters.
  • •Affected residents had recently been recovering from a major flood that lasted over a month.

Overview

  • •The fire occurred at 02:13 on November 13 at a waste recycling plant in Bang Phluang Subdistrict, Ban Sang District, Prachinburi.
  • •The fire spread rapidly because the recycling plant had a large accumulation of fuel materials, primarily recycled plastics piled 30-40 centimeters thick.
  • •Sanya Namee, Deputy Governor of Prachinburi, commanded the situation and coordinated multiple agencies to control the fire and protect five nearby houses.
  • •Two houses were destroyed, and one resident, Mr. Daeng, lost 400,000 baht in cash, 10 baht weight of gold, a 4-door pickup truck, and a motorcycle.
  • •A 68-year-old resident, Mrs. Janphi, escaped her burning house with only one bag due to mobility difficulties.
  • •Mr. Daeng sustained burn injuries and was advised by a doctor to seek medical treatment, though he did not stay at the hospital.
  • •Sanya Namee warned residents downwind to be cautious of smoke from the fire.
  • •Prachinburi Province coordinated with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Provincial Public Health Office to assess air pollution impacts.

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Key Entities

Person

Surin(สุรินทร์)
A 50-year-old member of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization of Moo 9, Bang Phluang, who first coordinated the emergency response.
Sanya Namee(สัญญา นามี)
The Deputy Governor of Prachinburi who commanded the fire control operations.
Janphi(จันพี)
A 68-year-old resident whose house was destroyed by the fire.
Daeng(แดง)
A 66-year-old resident who suffered burn injuries and lost cash, gold, and vehicles in the fire.

Organization

Bang Phluang Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.บางพลวง)
The local administrative body coordinated to provide disaster prevention and mitigation services.
Sawang Bamphen Thammasathan Foundation(มูลนิธิสว่างบำเพ็ญธรรมสถาน)
A volunteer foundation that assisted in suppressing the fire.
Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Region 3 Prachinburi(สำนักงานป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย เขต 3 จังหวัดปราจีนบุรี)
The government agency that provided full operational support to control the fire.
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment(กระทรวงทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม)ℹ️
The ministry coordinated to investigate and evaluate air pollution impacts from the fire.
Provincial Public Health Office(สำนักงานสาธารณสุขจังหวัด)
The health office coordinated to assess pollution impacts on the community.

Place

Bang Phluang Subdistrict, Ban Sang District, Prachinburi Province(ต.บางพลวง อ.บ้านสร้าง จ.ปราจีนบุรี)
The location where the waste recycling plant fire occurred.