Completely extinguished, fire at two warehouses storing chemical waste in Phachi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. After spraying water for more than 30 hours, using a drone to survey, no hot spots or smoke were found. The City Father of the Old City ordered control of the site, waiting for the Public Works Department to inspect the building’s structure. before having forensic officers come in to determine the cause The Pollution Control Department visits the area to inspect the air quality of surrounding communities. Chlorine and ammonia vapors were found. They were shocked to find water contaminated with quite high levels of acid flowing all over the area behind the warehouse next to the canal, about to overflow to the outside. Find a quick way to protect yourself. The Prime Minister announced that the Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works resigned but the work must continue, assigning police and security agencies to help sort out the problem even though there was a double fire extinguishing operation at a warehouse storing industrial chemical waste. Along Uthai-Phachi Road, Village No. 2, Phachi Subdistrict, Phachi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province As of the evening of May 1, it has not yet been completed. But suspicious reasons for the fire were found, indicating arson. Chemical waste seized in the case was seized by more than 4,000 tons, just like the first fire that occurred on February 29. It is linked to the fire at a chemical waste warehouse in Ban Khai District, Rayong Province. Police are in the process of collecting evidence and prosecuting all involved parties. The progress of the fire extinguishing operation in the chemical warehouse. After officials were able to control the fire in a limited area, the fire was not completely extinguished. On the morning of May 3, Mr. Niwat Rungsakhon, Governor of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, revealed that on the evening of May 2, a faint white smoke was found rising above the roof of Warehouse No. 4, but not yet. see the fire Firefighting team members used drones to detect heat inside the warehouse and found that There was scorching heat, with temperatures as high as 40 degrees Celsius. It is believed that there were still fires in the warehouse. Had to use a backhoe to drill holes in the wall and go inside to check and found a fire still burning in a chemical tank. So he tied a foam hose to the backhoe’s arm and extended it to extinguish the fire. By 11:00 p.m., the fire in Warehouse No. 4 was completely extinguished. After that, a drone was used to detect heat, but no heat was found and cloud of smoke It is considered that it took more than 30 hours to control this fire. The Governor of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya also revealed that the fire was extinguished and only a slight smell was left. After this, it will be careful to prevent the fire from erupting again. There were two fire trucks at the scene and the warehouse was completely cleared to reduce heat. will attend agency meetings Related parties summarized the situation and assigned the Department of Industrial Works to take care of all the seized items. The cause of the fire Must wait for department officials Public Works and Town & Country Planning inspected the warehouse building structure to see if it was stable or not. After that, they will coordinate with the forensic police officers to conduct a thorough investigation to find the exact cause of the fire. Before proceeding with legal procedures at Khok Muang Temple, Village No. 1, Khok Muang Subdistrict, Phachi District, location of the field hospital. There are people who are affected by inhaling toxic fumes. Irritated Stuffed nose, unable to breathe, and sore throat. Gradually come in for continuous check-up and treatment. A team of doctors and nurses will thoroughly examine the residents near the warehouse. Along with making a history And will make an appointment to check again to see if he has been affected by illness or not. In addition, masks were distributed to villagers to prevent inhalation of chemicals by Dr. Yutthana. Wanna Pho Klang Public health doctor Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province revealed that after the fire occurred A team of doctors and nurses had examined 350 people in the area and found 7 people were sick, most of whom had symptoms of irritation, nose pain, and eye pain. They examined the mental status of 192 people affected and found symptoms of mild stress in 9 people and 3 people were seriously stressed. Phachi Hospital is temporarily closed. will accept outpatients as usual on the same evening, while Dr. Pratchaya Phayakruang, director of Phachi Hospital, revealed that today the diffusion of chemicals in the air has been diluted, there is no impact, no smell found, but Must be careful first. Still unable to bring sick people back. They must wait another 2-3 days before they can be transferred back to the hospital. Meanwhile, the medical team went out to check on the villagers’ condition and gave publicity. Including the distribution of face masks and medical supplies, Ms. Preeyaporn Suwannakes, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PDC), revealed that a team has been assigned to investigate chemical emergencies from the central government. and Environmental Protection Unit 6 went to the area to support operations in collaboration with Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Inspect the air quality in the community surrounding the chemical warehouse area where the fire broke out. Especially downwind areas and sensitive areas such as medical facilities and densely populated communities. To alert the public to watch out for health effects. It was found that the warehouse had 5 buildings storing 4,000 tons of chemicals. A fire broke out in warehouses 4 and 5. The fire is now under control. But there was still a small amount of chemical smoke found. There is a bad smell of chemicals. And fire officials continue to monitor the area. The Director-General of the Pollution Control Department further revealed that As for emergency monitoring of air quality with field chemical vapor measuring instruments (FTIR) in the surrounding community. Found chlorine and ammonia. which is dangerous to public health Has reported information to Governor of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province As for the inspection of air quality around the warehouse in a radius of 100 meters to 2 km, a total of 7 points, such as schools, markets, mosques, and people’s homes. It was found that the results of the vapor gas examination were lower than the level 1 acute inhalation exposure limit, while in the Khok Muang temple area It is used as an evacuation center and is upwind. Did not smell and did not detect any chemical vapors. Ms. Preeyaporn also revealed that A large amount of water contaminated with relatively high acidity was found flowing all over the area behind the warehouse next to Khlong Sam Right. (Irrigation canal) and those behind the factory are at risk of overflowing into the outside area. The D&C collected samples of surface water in the vicinity of the warehouse. which was affected by the substances used to extinguish the fire and contaminated chemicals leaking outside. To assess the contamination and provide academic recommendations for appropriate management and further rehabilitation at the Pheu Thai Party, Mr. Settha Thaweesin, Prime Minister, gave an interview to Mr. Chulphong Thaweesri, Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works. Resigned from government service after a fire in a chemical waste factory and the smuggling of cadmium occurred. He said he had invited Ms. Pimpattra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry, to talk. No matter what happens, the work must proceed. page Did not talk personally with Mr. Chullaphong Including the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry Because it is the duty of Minister of Industry The reporter asked about the news that Mr. Chulphong was pressured from work. Mr. Settha replied: Not sure what pressure means? But if it is a matter of following up on work or giving importance to the problems that arise considered to be pressure Looking at it another way, we have to focus more on content. When asked if there was a perception that during the visit to Rayong Province, the Prime Minister criticized the work of Mr. Chullaphong. Could this be the reason for resigning? Mr. Settha said, “It’s clear, I think it’s clear, that’s it,” to the question of whether the problems that arose are time for Mr. Chullaphong to resign. Mr. Settha replied that it was not about resigning or not resigning. Look at the work more The true root of the problem must be traced, whether it is connected to the factory causing the problem or not. The Royal Thai Police has been assigned to take care of this matter as well. When asked by the Minister of Industry I think the security agencies should be brought in to help. Because the arson incident occurred, the problem was disguised. Mr. Settha said that, of course, there was discussion about this matter. Invite security agencies to help solve the problem. When asked that in the past industrial factories didn’t care much about environmental impacts. Mr. Settha said Don’t let it go to the point of not caring. There are still many entrepreneurs who are still interested in environmental impacts. We must see the connection between the events that happened and whether they are the same group or not. Ms. Pimpattra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry, revealed that she has proposed to the Prime Minister. Immediately appoint a committee to expedite systematic industrial waste management. In order for industrial waste management to be able to move forward with seriousness, efficiency, transparency, acceptance by all parties. Able to expand factual information thoroughly Including proposing to systematically develop related laws. Emphasize that this committee has the duty to propose development guidelines. and enforcing laws related to industrial waste management. quickly and efficiently Leads to solving problems throughout the system and accelerate the creation of a network of cooperation with all sectors. Including collecting information, evidence and investigating processes related to illegal activities. The Minister of Industry also revealed that the committee monitors and inspects solutions to problems related to cadmium sludge. Appointed on April 18th, the latest committee Three subcommittees have been set up to investigate and find facts. There are experts from all relevant sectors following up on all information. In addition, Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. As chairman of the National Environmental Committee He gave orders and gave policies to the governors of 76 provinces and appointed provincial sub-committees. Inspect industrial plants that process hazardous waste. Including high-risk industrial plants in every province, at Wat Nong Phawa, Bang But Subdistrict, Ban Khai District, Rayong Province, on the same afternoon, there were more than 300 villagers affected by a fire at a waste storage warehouse. Chemicals from Win Process Co., Ltd. on April 22 came together to protest and call on the government to expedite the solution. After the Prime Minister visited the area, the problem has not yet been resolved. along with holding up a sign with a message calling for the removal of the chemicals quickly Take out the factory and a message to the Prime Minister to help One villager came out and peeled off his shirt, showing a red rash on his body. directly affected by chemicals in the factory A group of villagers wrote a letter to the Prime Minister to take strict action against those involved. and help people affected by the following 6 issues: 1. Immediately move chemicals out of the area and complete within 90 days. 2. Take legal action according to the court’s judgment as soon as possible. So that those in trouble receive compensation. 3. Prevention, treatment, remedies, and follow-up on public health. 4. Compensation for lost time, travel expenses, and accommodation costs for having to evacuate to another place. 5. Ecosystem restoration Check the quality of air, soil, water, water sources and other impacts, and 6. Have the Prime Minister order the establishment of a committee to follow up on all of the above. There were representatives of villagers, experts, academics, volunteers, the media or civil society participating as well. All “Thairath newspaper columns” here
