SAMUT PRAKAN: A fire at a pier on the Chao Phraya river damaged electric tour boats moored there for recharging, in Phra Pradaeng district on Tuesday morning.
The fire was reported to Samrong Tai police station about 7.20am.
The pier is at Moo 2 village in tambon Bang Ya Phraek and belongs to Piyasiri Wanit Co. It is rented by Mine Mobility Research Co, which offers charging services for electric boats.
Security guard Somdet Sae Ueng, 64, said the fire started when the battery on one tour boat exploded. The flames spread to four or five other boats nearby, he said.
Five fire trucks from the Puchao Saming Phrai Municipality were sent to quell the blaze, which was put out in about 30 minutes.
Total damage was still being assessed. It was initially confirmed that three boats were damaged. There were no injuries..