Kanchanaburi: A van experienced a sudden fire outbreak underneath while on the road, prompting the driver to swiftly turn into a gas station and use a fire extinguisher to manage the situation effectively.
According to Thai News Agency, the incident involved a white van that drove into a gas station after the driver noticed a fire under the vehicle. The driver communicated with the gas station staff, who quickly provided a fire extinguisher. The driver then immediately used it to put out the fire, ensuring the situation was controlled safely.
The fire incident occurred at around 10:00 p.m. on February 28 at a gas station on the Kanchanaburi-Thong Pha Phum road in Tambon Tha Khanun, Amphoe Thong Pha Phum, Kanchanaburi Province. Ms. Lalita, a 35-year-old gas station clerk, reported that it had been raining continuously that night. She initially thought the van was stopping for refueling until she noticed the fire near the front tire on the driver's side. She promptly alerted the driver to exit the van and rushed to provide a fire extinguisher. The van driver mentioned transporting tourists to Thong Pha Phum and Sangkhla Buri districts and suspected that frequent braking due to rain might have overheated the brakes, leading to the fire. The driver's quick decision to turn into the gas station helped manage the situation efficiently.