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Faulty transformer sparks Phuket fire

PHUKET: A power transformer in Kathu at the Getho juntion, near Irrawaddy Village, caught fire last night (July 14) at 9.10 pm.


By Darawan Naknakhon

Tuesday 15 July 2014 09:20 AM


The fire spits sparks and burning plastic. Photo JP Mestanza

The fire spits sparks and burning plastic. Photo JP Mestanza

The fire travelled along cables, threatening one home and the entrance sign for Irrawaddy Village. Before it could affect either, however, firemen arrived and quickly put out the flames. No one was hurt.

Power supplies to the area were unaffected, though electricity, internet and cable TV cables were damaged. They will be replaced today.