A fire destroyed at least 40 houses in a community in Talat Phlu area of Bangkok on Wednesday morning. No casualties were reported.
The fire in Soi Wutthakat 18, off Wutthakat Road in Talat Phu of Thon Buri district, was first reported about 5.45am, police said.
Fire trucks and crews were rushed to the scene as the flames spread quickly through the community, which has many wooden row houses. They took about 45 minutes to bring the blaze under control.
The cause of the blaze was being investigated, police said.
Firemen and rescue workers in Soi Wutthakat 18 combat the fire on Wednesday morning. (Photo: FM91 Trafficpro)
At least 40 wooden houses in Talat Phlu area were destroyed by the fire. (Photo: FM91 Trafficpro)