Chanmyathazi, April 22
A fire broke out in a two-story house on 52nd Street (between 103rd and 104th streets) in Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay Region, at 6:04 pm on April 21. The house was rented by Ko Khaing Swan Thu, 32, and the fire is believed to have been caused by an overheated electrical socket.
Firefighters from the Regional Fire Department, led by Regional Commander and Director U Zaw Win Htun, responded with 10 fire engines, five water tankers, and three emergency vehicles. A total of 30 firefighters and 70 auxiliary personnel worked to control the blaze, using approximately 25,000 gallons of water, with an additional 2,000 gallons used to extinguish remaining hotspots.
The fire was brought under control at 6:19 pm, and fully extinguished by 6:23 pm. No casualties were reported.
Authorities have filed charges against the tenant, Ko Khaing Swan Thu, at Aung Pinle Police Station.—Alin Thit (IPRD)
Translated by JT
