15 injured in warehouse fire near Thailand's eastern deep seaport

A warehouse of Future Port Fusion Co., Ltd. which is located nearby Laem Chabang deep seaport in eastern Chonburi province caught fire Thursday afternoon, injuring 15, two of these badly wounded. The company provides international and domestic transport as well as warehouse services in Sriracha district, Chonburi province, about 120 kilometers away from the capital Bangkok. According to the police, there had been an explosion in the warehouse which keeps tapioca flour and products before it caught fire. A total of 15 staff of the company were injured as there were several workers working when the incident occurred. Ten of fire engines rushed to the scene and took few hours to keep the situation under control. The police said conveyor belt might be the cause of explosion and fire but further investigation must be conducted. Initially, the damage cost have not be estimated yet.