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City steps up fire prevention efforts for winter months

Pattaya fire engines line the street as firefighters extinguish a blaze on January 4, 2011 on Soi 7 and Pattaya 2nd Road in Central Pattaya.

Pratchaya Kerdthong

Pattaya officials are reminding businesses and residents about the increased risk of fire during the dry months.

The city’s Public Safety Prevention and First Aid unit recently sent staff to 300 hotels, shopping malls and entertainment venues to educate them on factors that lead to fires.

“During the winter months, the weather is very dry and windy. If we neglect fire sources or lack knowledge about prevention and control, the chances of accidental fires and destruction are high,” said public safety office head Surachai Sawasdivichian.

Fuel, heat and weather are the three leading factors in accidental blazes. The government urges residents, business owners and property managers to be mindful of rubbish and leaving dry, flammable materials around.

Thailand is also not well known for its electrical expertise and faulty wiring and short circuits remain the leading source of industrial fires. Government fire prevention experts say careless behavior in factories, wiring too weak to handle large amounts of current and old circuit breakers are all factors that need to be addressed.

Finally, experts warn people to take care when storing flammable liquids such as paint, thinners, gasoline and other petroleum-based products. It takes only a spark from a welding torch to set off an explosion.

City fire prevention officials said if people are extra cautious, most fires can be prevented during the dry season. But hotels, businesses and others should still maintain their fire alarm systems, including making sure emergency lighting, fire exits and alarms are all in working order.

In the event of a fire in Pattaya City, please call 199 or the 24-hour direct line to Pattaya Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office at 038-424-678.


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