A fire at a hotel office in Khao Takiab caused alarm among guests as the New Year began, after flames broke out inside an office area of a hotel in the southern part of Hua Hin.
The incident occurred in the early evening on 1 January at a hotel in the Khao Takiab area. The fire started in a rear office on the second floor of the building and spread quickly, prompting foreign tourists staying at the property to evacuate to the front of the hotel.
Fire at hotel office in Khao Takiab contained after 45 minutes
Police said they received a report of the blaze at around 6:10 pm. Fire crews and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, with four fire engines used to tackle the flames. It took more than 45 minutes for firefighters to bring the situation under control.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud sound similar to an electrical discharge shortly before the fire erupted. Nearby residents initially assisted by helping to contain the fire before municipal fire crews arrived.
Officials said the blaze was confined to the office area, but the damage inside was extensive. Office equipment, computers, documents and other materials stored in the room were destroyed by the fire and smoke. No injuries were reported.
Initial assessments indicate the fire at the hotel office in Khao Takiab was likely caused by an electrical short circuit. However, authorities have yet to confirm the exact cause.
Police said forensic specialists from Prachuap Khiri Khan province have been asked to examine the scene in detail to determine how the fire started. Further findings will be released once the investigation is completed.