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Fire causes 1 billion baht in damage
A fire at Global House, a hardware store and construction material warehouse in Chiang Mai, caused over a billion baht in damages. There were more than 200 workers on duty when the fire broke out. The workers had to run for their lives.
The fire was started by a spark off a welding torch from air-conditioning technicians working on the roof of the massive building. The fire traveled quickly through roofing materials and insulation to a room filled with gallons of painting supplies. Cans of paint thinner and other flammable products exploded and the fire was quickly out of control.
By the time the fire trucks arrived, much of the building was ablaze. Wood and other construction materials made for the perfect storm. Firefighters were outmatched, never gaining control over the flames. Two firefighters were injured when a wall collapsed and hit their fire truck.
Global house is one of the largest chain construction supply and hardware stores in Northern Thailand. The store supplied much of Chiang Mai and the surrounding area with all types of building products.
Posted by: Andrew on 10 Nov 2008, 12:25