The Governor of Surin reported an explosion at Border Patrol Police Armory 21, with one officer initially injured by shrapnel to the leg; his condition is stable.
An explosion occurred around 19:30 on 24 Feb 2016 at the Border Patrol Police Armory 21, Surin Phakdi Camp, Surin Province, causing a severe fire and intermittent explosions. The cause is under investigation, as previously reported.
At 20:40, Chamroen Waenphet, Governor of Surin Province, stated that the fire at the armory continued with intense explosions but has begun to subside. However, the situation remains unsafe, and officials cannot yet enter the scene.
Initially, one person was injured by shrapnel to the leg. This officer was about 100 meters from the blast site. The wound has been treated; the officer is safe and able to walk. No personnel were inside the armory, and only this one injury is expected. Damage assessment is ongoing.