EV Charging Cabinet Fire Damages Truck at Samut Prakan Factory
A fire broke out at an electric vehicle (EV) charging cabinet inside a factory in Bang Sao Thong district, Samut Prakan, Thailand, in the early hours of May 11. The incident occurred around 2:10 AM at a vehicle repair center, where no workers were on duty as shifts had ended earlier. A security guard reported hearing an explosion-like sound before discovering the blaze. Although staff attempted to control the flames using chemical extinguishers, the fire spread rapidly, necessitating a call to emergency services. Firefighters from the Bang Sao Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organisation responded quickly, using water to suppress the fire and prevent it from spreading further. The charging cabinet was completely destroyed, and a small four-wheel electric truck parked nearby sustained minor damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Initial investigations by police suggest that an electrical short circuit may have triggered the fire. Authorities plan to conduct a detailed examination to confirm the exact cause. This incident highlights potential safety risks associated with EV charging infrastructure, occurring alongside separate reports of hybrid vehicle fires in the region.
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EV Charging Cabinet Fire Damages Truck at Samut Prakan Factory
A fire broke out at an electric vehicle (EV) charging cabinet inside a factory in Bang Sao Thong district, Samut Prakan, Thailand, in the early hours of May 11. The incident occurred around 2:10 AM at a vehicle repair center, where no workers were on duty as shifts had ended earlier. A security guard reported hearing an explosion-like sound before discovering the blaze. Although staff attempted to control the flames using chemical extinguishers, the fire spread rapidly, necessitating a call to emergency services. Firefighters from the Bang Sao Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organisation responded quickly, using water to suppress the fire and prevent it from spreading further. The charging cabinet was completely destroyed, and a small four-wheel electric truck parked nearby sustained minor damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Initial investigations by police suggest that an electrical short circuit may have triggered the fire. Authorities plan to conduct a detailed examination to confirm the exact cause. This incident highlights potential safety risks associated with EV charging infrastructure, occurring alongside separate reports of hybrid vehicle fires in the region.
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