A fire broke out at the Pattaya Drifting Market in Bang Lamung district on Thursday night, damaging an area of the traveler landmark that included different cultural and conventional items from all 4 areas of the nation.
Twenty-seven fire engine from Pattaya city and close-by regional administrations, with more than 200 firemens, were dispatched to fight the fire that began at about 8pm.
The fire spread rapidly due to the majority of stores being built with wood and thatched roofings. Sounds of gas cylinders taking off were heard one after another.
Firemens splash the charred wreckage at the Pattaya Drifting Market. (Image: Pongpat Wongyala)
The blaze was brought under control at about 10am, after triggering damage to various stores and structures on among the 19-rai (14,400-square-metre) land plots. Among the firefighters suffered small burns and was confessed to a health center.
The reason for the fire is under examination, and the degree of the damage is being evaluated.
A relief centre has actually been established to assist those impacted by the fire.
Fire devastations the Pattaya Drifting Market on Thursday night. (Screen capture)
Opened on Nov 1, 2008, the Pattaya Drifting Market, or the 4 Regions Water Market, is a popular traveler destination illustrating arts, cultures and way of livings of individuals living along rivers throughout the nation.
Prior to the blaze, there were more than 200 stores offering different items, mementos and food at the marketplace.
The wreckage of fire-gutted stores at the Pattaya Drifting Market. (Image: Pongpat Wongyala)
Pattaya Drifting Market is among the popular destinations for travelers going to Pattaya. (File picture)
