NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Fire crews were battling a blaze at a large electrical appliance store in downtown Korat city on Monday morning, with initial damage already estimated at 50 million baht. No casualties were reported.
The blaze at Tai Fa Universe store on Chom Surangyat road in Muang district started was reported to have started about 7.30am.
Nearby residents said shortly before the fire started they saw sparks coming from two large power transformers in front of a massage parlour next to Tai Fa store, starting a fire which quickly spread to the storeroom inside the shop premises.
The flames spread quickly as the storage area contained inflammable materials including cardboard boxes, plastic foam and cooking gas cylinders. Plumes of smoke soared into the sky.
About 20 fire trucks were sent to battle the fire, and began arriving as the flames were spreading to the second floor. The fire was still raging at 10.30am.
Damage was initially estimated at 50 million baht. No casualties were reported, police said.