Powerful Blast and Massive Fire Reported at Chemical Factory in Thailand - Photos, Video

BANGKOK (Sputnik) - A powerful explosion occurred at a plastic foam factory in Thailand’s Bang Phli district early on Monday, resulting in the injury of at least 21 people, the Bangkok Post reports.

The blast occurred at the Ming Dih Chemical Co factory, which has about five to six warehouses with 50 tonnes (metric tons) of chemicals, according to the newspaper.

The explosion led to a massive fire that caused damage to both the factory and nearby buildings and houses, within a one-kilometre (0.6-mile) radius, the Bangkok Post said, adding that at least 21 people were reportedly injured.

#URGENTE 🔴 #TAILANDA Una fuerte explosión tuvo lugar cerca de las 2:50 (hora local) de este lunes en la fábrica química Ming Dih Chemical Co, cerca de la capital, Bangkok, informa la prensa local.

21 personas resultaron heridas. Y se ordenó evacuar a la población de la zona. pic.twitter.com/daONwOlhmt

— NOTICIERO ANIMAL ® 🐾 (@NoticieroAnimal) July 5, 2021

Firefighters still try to control a fire at Ming Dih Chemical factory in Samut Prakan after the explosion started around 3am. #BangkokPost #Thailand

Earlier report | https://t.co/diDkaDGqJS pic.twitter.com/qQ7DgwY5UC

— Bangkok Post (@BangkokPostNews) July 5, 2021

Local authorities in Samut Prakan Province have reportedly ordered an evacuation of people within a 5-kilometre radius of the factory. The cause of the explosion remains unknown.