According to Thai media, at about 11 a.m. on August 29, a fire accident occurred in a container at the port of Linchaban, Chonburi Province, Thailand, which subsequently caused an explosion. After about 30 minutes of emergency fighting, firefighters successfully put out the fire.

It is understood that the accident occurred in the JWD container distribution center of Lin Chaban port, a containing UN. The container 2014 5.1 dangerous goods exploded, causing a pungent and corrosive smell to fill the scene. After receiving the alarm, the Lin Chaban Police Station immediately dispatched personnel to the scene to investigate

The container exploded at the time of the incident, injuring six workers. An eyewitness said that before the accident, he noticed black and white smoke rising from the container yard, and then an explosion occurred after a period of time. After the incident, workers began to flee the scene, surrounded by a pungent smell.

At present, the police are further inspecting the incident area to investigate the cause of the incident. At present, the government has not reported the specific situation. The specific cause of the fire is also requested to follow the official announcement.

In recent years, due to cargo concealment, misreporting and other reasons, ship dangerous goods explosions, fires and other accidents have occurred from time to time. Once the concealment, misreporting and omission of dangerous goods are found, the person involved will not only face a huge fine, but also bear criminal responsibility.

Once again called on the majority of cargo owners freight forwarding friends, in the booking please truthfully declare the name of the goods, to ensure that the customs pre-equipped manifest, customs declaration and bill of lading information is consistent, not to conceal, omission, misstatement.

Source: Ningbo Shipping