Phuket, Phuket is in a state of shock in the middle of the night! Fire breaks out at Karon Plaza, a shopping and restaurant hub, causing heavy damage. Officials are investigating the cause. Initial reports indicate no injuries or deaths. Estimated damages are in the millions of baht.At approximately 01:40 this morning, the radio communication center of Karon Police Station, Mueang District, Phuket Province, received a report of a fire at Karon Plaza, which is home to shops, seafood restaurants, and bars on the beach road. They coordinated with 2 fire engines and 4 water trucks from the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office of Karon Municipality and nearby agencies to help put out the fire. When they arrived at the scene, they found a raging fire burning more than 20 small shops. Officers had to quickly spray water and it took about 1 hour to bring the fire under control. Initial reports indicated no deaths or injuries. An inspection found that almost all of the shop stalls in the plaza were damaged. Of ficers are investigating the cause and origin of the fire. It is estimated that the damages are worth several million baht.Source: Thai News Agency