Responding swiftly to an emergency call, firefighters from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation branch (DDPM) at Phuket City Municipality rushed to Soi Paniang, Samkong, at 12:49 am. Upon arrival, fire trucks were met with a scene of tangled power cables ablaze outside a local shop.
Efficient action from officials swiftly extinguished the fire, preventing any reported injuries to individuals. The source of the blaze appeared to stem from an electrical control box, which sustained minor damage in the incident.
In light of the occurrence, the fire brigade contacted the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) to conduct a thorough investigation into the root cause of the fire.
Residents within the Phuket City Municipality vicinity were reminded of the importance of promptly reporting such incidents to mitigate potential property damage or endangerment to lives. They were urged to utilize emergency hotlines at 076-21111111 or the dedicated hotline 199, operational around the clock.
