{
  "id": 3457791,
  "title": "Fire breaks out in Triam Udom Suksa School library",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/fire-breaks-out-in-triam-udom-suksa-school-library",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T07:42:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2026/08/26/fire-breaks-out-in-triam-udom-suksa-school-library/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangkok, 26 August 2026 - A fire erupted in the library of Triam Udom Suksa School, situated on Phaya Thai Road, prompting the deployment of firefighters and rescue crews. The Bangrak Fire and Rescue Station confirmed they were called to the scene to aid in extinguishing the blaze, which occurred in Pathum Wan district under the jurisdiction of the Banthat Thong Fire and Rescue Station.\n\nReports indicated the fire ignited at 10:03 a.m. in a two-storey concrete structure. The outbreak commenced on the ground floor in the library, where flames engulfed bookshelves and an air-conditioning unit. The inferno was confined to an area spanning approximately 5 square meters.\n\nLaypeople quickly responded by utilizing fire extinguishers to combat the flames before the arrival of fire trucks. Once the emergency services arrived, they proceeded to ventilate the building to dissipate smoke and excess heat.\n\nAuthorities presently suspect the fire originated from an electrical short circuit involving a lighting fixture. Despite the initial concerns, no casualties or injuries were reported. Ongoing investigations are underway to ascertain the precise cause of the fire.",
  "summary": "BANGKOK — 26 August 2026, A fire broke out in the library of Triam Udom Suksa School on Phaya Thai Road, with firefighters and rescue crews deployed to control the blaze. The Bangrak Fire and Rescue Station reported that its crews were dispatched to assist with the fire at the school, which is located in […] The post Fire breaks out in Triam Udom Suksa School library appeared first on Khaosod…",
  "key_points": [
    "A fire broke out at Triam Udom Suksa School library in Bangkok.",
    "Firefighters and rescue crews responded to the scene at 10:03 a.m.",
    "No casualties reported, cause under investigation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}