A fire broke out in the early hours of March 8 at a cannabis cultivation warehouse in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours due to the building's sealed environment and the presence of chemicals used in cannabis production.
At approximately 3:50 a.m., emergency services received reports of a fire at the Choopy-Choo warehouse, owned by Diamond Trichome Co., Ltd., located in Soi Wat Plad Priang, near Bang Na-Trat Road. Several firefighting units, including those from Bang Kaeo Municipality, responded to the scene, along with a team of volunteer firefighters.
The warehouse was a single-story, climate-controlled facility used for regulated cannabis cultivation. Inside, firefighters found a significant amount of fertilizers and chemicals associated with cannabis production, which posed additional hazards during firefighting operations.
Firefighters successfully brought the flames under control using water hose lines, but due to the building's enclosed structure, thick smoke continued to fill the premises. Ventilation proved to be a significant challenge, requiring multiple PPV (positive pressure ventilation) fans to be deployed at various points to clear the smoke and circulate fresh air.
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