Electric motorcycle suspected in Phuket commercial building fire
Electric motorcycle suspected in Phuket commercial building fire — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
A fire believed to have started from an electric motorcycle broke out in a commercial building on Chao Fa East Road in Phuket on the morning of March 28, 2026. Firefighters responded to the blaze around 7:30 a.m., containing the flames within 40 minutes, officials said. No injuries were reported, but the building suffered extensive property damage.
Investigation and Damage Assessment
Authorities said the fire originated near the ground-floor parking area, where an electric motorcycle had been charging overnight. The building housed several small businesses, including a minimart and a tailor shop, both of which sustained significant losses. Fire crews used two trucks to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to adjacent structures. Investigators are examining whether a battery malfunction triggered the incident, but have not yet released formal findings.
Source: https://www.thephuketnews.com/electric-motorcycle-suspected-in-phuket-commercial-building-fire-99728.php
