Nurse found dead after fire destroys hospital staff housing in Uttaradit
UTTARADIT — 20 October 2026, A 48-year-old nurse was found dead after a fire destroyed a wooden staff residence at Phichai Hospital in Uttaradit province early. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze. The fire broke out at about 06:00 at the hospital’s staff accommodation in Phichai district. Fire engines from In Mueang Municipality, […] The post Nurse found dead after fire destroys…
On 20 October 2026, a tragic incident unfolded in Uttaradit when a fire destroyed a wooden staff residence at Phichai Hospital, resulting in the untimely death of a 48-year-old nurse. The blaze erupted at around 06:00 at the hospital’s accommodation in Phichai district, prompting a rapid response from fire engines and rescue teams from nearby municipalities and subdistricts.
The wooden structure, divided into four rooms, succumbed to the inferno, which was brought under control after approximately an hour of intense firefighting efforts.
Among the casualties was the deceased nurse, a 48-year-old professional with Phichai Hospital. Hailing from Thong Saen Khan district, she had called the hospital her workplace. The discovery of her body, found inside one of the rooms, marked a somber moment for the affected community. Forensic teams from Phichai Police Station and the Uttaradit Provincial Police Forensic Unit were swiftly deployed to the scene to collect crucial evidence and determine the cause of the devastating fire.
The exact origin of the blaze remains under investigation, as authorities have yet to disclose any specific details about the incident.
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