Zero casualties in fire that broke out on wastewater tank explosion at petrochemical plant in Rayong

23-Aug-16

A wastewater tank exploded and started a fire inside the factory of PTT Phenol Co in the Hemaraj Eastern Industrial Estate, Muang district, as per The Bangkok Post. The duty officer at Map Ta Phut police station said a 537 cubic metre tank containing wastewater contaminated with hydrocarbon exploded and caught fire. The fire spread quickly, sending a foul smell throughout the factory, which produces phenol and acetone.

Four fire engines were despatched to the scene, fighting the flames with foam and water. The fire was brought under control two hours afterwards. Only one worker in the control room near the tank was affected, suffering chest pains. There were no other casualties. The cause of the fire was being investigated. The damage was not yet reported.