Fire crews maintain 24-hour watch over oil leak in Bangkok drains
BANGKOK — 9 September 2026, Firefighters are maintaining a 24-hour watch over an area where oil has contaminated drainage pipes along Chuea Phloeng Road and beneath the Rama 3 elevated bridge, as authorities prepare to excavate the ground and inspect an underground oil pipeline for possible defects. The Khlong Toei Fire and Rescue Station deployed […] The post Fire crews maintain 24-hour watch…
Bangkok, September 9, 2026 — Firefighters are on alert around the clock, guarding against potential fire hazards following the discovery of oil contamination in drainage pipes along Chuea Phloeng Road and beneath the Rama 3 elevated bridge. The Khlong Toei Fire and Rescue Station has dispatched firefighters and fire engines to monitor the area and avert any possible fires.
To ensure safety, firefighting foam, fire engines, and additional personnel have been positioned in standby mode. Access to the site is strictly controlled while officials keep a keen eye on flammable vapour levels, checking the lower explosive limit (LEL) both on the road surface and in the surrounding areas. Should LEL readings approach 15-20 percent, authorities stand ready to implement measures to mitigate fire risks.
Moreover, plans are in motion to excavate segments of the road to inspect the oil pipeline, with excavation equipment and drilling machinery set to arrive at the site to expose the ground and evaluate the pipeline for potential defects. Supervising the operation is Supharerk Sapsiri, director of the Fire and Rescue Operations Division 2, who inspected the area to evaluate the situation and back up the firefighters on the ground.
Authorities emphasize the critical nature of safety measures throughout the entire operation, especially when excavation and pipeline inspections are in progress.
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