{
  "id": 1417140,
  "title": "Overnight charging blamed in Pathum Thani car fire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/overnight-charging-blamed-in-pathum-thani-car-fire",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T04:00:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Thaiger",
    "slug": "the-thaiger",
    "url": "https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/pathum-thani-car-fire-blamed-on-overnight-charging"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A high-value vehicle was engulfed in flames after being left charging overnight in a residential area of Pathum Thani, Thailand on August 16. The fiery incident, which occurred outside a townhouse in Khlong Luang district, left the car’s interior severely damaged, though there were no reported injuries. Firefighters from the Khlong Sam subdistrict responded to the emergency call and successfully controlled the blaze, preventing it from spreading to neighboring homes. The car, identified as a white sedan, was found parked in front of a two-storey townhouse with intense flames engulfing the passenger compartment. Fire crews spent approximately an hour battling the fire before it was extinguished. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire, with authorities advising caution regarding overnight electric vehicle charging and emphasizing the importance of adhering to recommended charging practices.",
  "summary": "A car worth more than a million baht was destroyed by fire yesterday, August 16, after being left charging overnight outside a townhouse in Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani. The car fire gutted the vehicle’s cabin, though no injuries were reported and the blaze was stopped before it could spread to nearby homes. The call … The story Overnight charging blamed in Pathum Thani car fire as seen on…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}