Date: December 1, 2021
Location: Nakhon Ratchasima (Thailand)
Address: 44 Moo 5, Nivetrat Rd., Dan Chang, Bua Yai, 30120
Type: Potential Dust Fire
Fuel: Dried Rice
Industry: Rice Milling (Food Products)
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Tong – Hua Rice Co., Ltd.
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: 10 Million Baht
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Tong – Hua Rice Co., Ltd. is a rice mill in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. It was established in 1957 and processes over 900 tons of jasmine rice a day. The mill supplies rice to local and foreign markets and operates around the clock.
Incident Description:
On December 2, 2021, the Bangkok Post reported a rice mill in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
The fire started at about 7:40 p.m. Ten fire engines took over two hours to control the flames, which were fanned by a strong wind. A giant mobile crane was used to spray water on the tall, burning structure.
Conveyors and drying facilities were damaged in the fire. The initial loss estimate was 10 million baht.
Police forensic investigators examined the scene to determine the cause of the fire.
Sources:
Bangkok Post
