Thursday, 26 November 2009

Four Fires Hit Phnom Penh in a Week


Thursday, 26 November 2009 05:18 DAP-NEWS

(Posted by CAAI News Media)

Four fires in Phnom Penh have destroyed many houses this week, but with no deaths or serious injuries, according to the latest reports from local authorities on Wednesday.

The first fire was at Chraing Chmreh, the second at Svay Pak in O’Russey Keo district, the third at Boeung Salang in Toul Kok district, the fourth near the Cambodian Parliamentary office in Tonle Bassak district. During the fires, many ambulances, fire services and Phnom Penh police intervened with mixed successes due to strong winds.

A two-day blaze leveled Svay Pak

The second fire on November 24 destroyed two flats in Boeung Salang commune.

Phnom Penh Police Chief Touch Naroth said that “We heard the case as soon, so we managed our members to stop it.”

Pao Veasna a victim said that “I was unaware when suddenly I was very surprised because many people came to save me.”

Touch Natorth stressed that there would be investigation into the causes of the fires.
The last fire was near the Cambodian Parliamentary office, said Ouk Sitha, a security forces member.

Touch Naroth said after stopping the fire near the Parliamentary President’s office, all Cambodians should take be more aware of the risks of fire.

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