Fire at footwear factory costs more than 30 million baht

SAMUT SAKHON, Dec 18 (TNA) - Officials on Monday inspect the ruin of the shoe factory building in Samut Sakhon after it was collapsed in the fire, which broke out Sunday evening. Forensic officials examine the site to determine the cause of the fire. According to the initial assessment, the damage is estimated at 30 million baht. As of Monday morning, fire fighters are dousing small spots of fire, still seen on piles of the burnt para rubber sheets to make sure it does not reignite. About 20 fire engines arrived yesterday to control the blaze as the factory warehouse stored rubber sheets and inflammable materials. The whole building was completely damaged. It is initially believed that the short circuit is the cause of the fire. It is the fifth fire incident at the factories in this industrial area this year. The PPL Rubber and Footwear PPL Rubber & Footware Co,Ltd produce fashionable footwear under the brand “Popilo.” (TNA)