Waw, 7 October

Fire broke out at a motorcycle spare parts and accessories shop of Daw Lat Thiri Htay near Yangon-Mawlamyine highway in Chanmyetthazi Ward in the Town of Waw, Bago Region at about 7:00 am on 7 October.

The fire was believed to have started from overheated electric wire installed in the shop. Firemen from the Township Fire Services Department rushed to the incident scene to put out the fire in collaboration with auxiliary fire fighters and villagers using two fire engines. The fire was totally extinguished at 7:8 am.

The fire destroyed the shop measuring 30 ft. in length, 20 ft. in width and 11 ft. in height. But no casualties were reported. The authorities pressed charged against Daw Lat Thiri Htay for her negligence, according to Waw Myoma Police Station.—Soe Moe(IPRD)
Translated by JT