SUV Catches Fire After School Drop-off

Khaosod•Society•7d ago

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An SUV burst into flames shortly after its owner dropped off a grandchild at school, prompting a rapid response from emergency services.

•An SUV caught fire on a road in Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, on July 9, 2026.
•The owner noticed smoke from the engine and pulled over, after which the vehicle quickly became engulfed in flames.
•Firefighters responded and extinguished the blaze within minutes, preventing further spread.

•On July 9, 2026, an SUV caught fire after its owner dropped off a grandchild at school.
•Smoke was observed emerging from the engine compartment, leading the owner to stop the vehicle.
•The owner exited the vehicle to inspect the engine, and flames then erupted.
•Employees from nearby tire and motorcycle repair shops attempted to extinguish the fire with chemicals and water but were unsuccessful.
•Pattaya City fire trucks and the Sawang Boriboon Foundation rescue unit arrived to combat the blaze.
•Firefighters used five minutes to control the flames.
•The engine compartment sustained total damage, and the passenger cabin was partially damaged.
•The owner expressed gratitude that the fire did not occur while transporting the grandchild.

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Owner of the SUV

"It was very fortunate that this incident did not occur while driving my grandchild to school."

ถือว่าโชคดีมาก ที่เหตุการณ์ดังกล่าวไม่เกิดขึ้นในช่วงที่กำลังขับรถส่งหลานไปโรงเรียน

Owner of the SUV

"I noticed something unusual around the engine with smoke billowing out, so I decided to park and call for help."

สังเกตเห็นความผิดปกติบริเวณห้องเครื่องที่มีควันพุ่งออกมา จึงตัดสินใจจอดรถเรียกให้คนช่วย

Pol. Capt. Natheekarn Yodsroi(ร.ต.อ.นทีกานต์ ยอดสร้อย)

Traffic officer from Bang Lamung Police Station who responded to the incident.

Mrs. Rada(นางรดา)

56-year-old owner of the SUV that caught fire.

Bang Lamung Police Station(สภ.บางละมุง)

Police station overseeing the area where the SUV fire occurred.

Chonburi Province(จ.ชลบุรี)ℹ️

Province in Thailand where the incident took place.

Sawang Boriboon Foundation Pattaya City(มูลนิธิสว่างบริบูรณ์เมืองพัทยา)

Rescue unit that assisted in extinguishing the SUV fire.