A fire broke out at an industrial factory in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, Rayong Province, causing large plumes of black smoke to billow into the sky. A moment ago, a fire broke out at an industrial factory in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate in Rayong Province, causing a large plume of black smoke to billow into the sky, visible from a distance. The Fire and Rescue Thailand Facebook page posted a video clip stating that officers are currently entering the area to put out the fire. Initial reports indicate that the fire broke out at Plant VCM1 inside Thai Plastic and Chemicals Public Company Limited in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, but there have been no reports of injuries or deaths. Source: Thai News Agency
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