Municipal emergency responders were alerted to the residential fire in Rawai at approximately 1.40am yesterday (Sept 22), according to a report from the Rawai Fire Station Facebook page.
The incident occurred on Soi Namjai, a small street off Wiset Rd with several holiday villas and private homes located behind the Mr. DIY store and Rawai Power Oil gas station.
Around 3.15am, the Rawai Fire Station reported that the fire had been extinguished, although the duration of the firefighting operation was not disclosed.
No casualties were reported. Pictures from the scene did not depict any ambulances. Only municipal firefighters and police officers could be confirmed as responders at the scene.
The reports did not include any details regarding the potential causes of the fire or an estimated extent of damage to the property. Visual evidence from the scene, including pictures and videos, showed a damaged poolside patio and another larger structure believed to be part of the villa proper.
Residential fires in tourist-oriented areas can result in significant losses, as illustrated by a devastating fire at a luxury villa in Cherng Talay on Feb 11, which caused estimated damages of B25 million.
The fire occurred at a villa on Soi Pasak 1 which was rented by a 48-year-old French expatriate. Phuket officials did not provide further details about who covered the losses.