A fire broke out at an official residence of Phichai Hospital in Uttaradit Province, destroying the entire house. A professional nurse was found dead. Authorities are rushing to investigate the cause of the fire.
At approximately 06:00 on 20 October 2026, a fire occurred at an official residence of Phichai Hospital in Phichai District, Uttaradit Province. The single-story wooden building was divided into rooms. Firefighters mobilized to spray water and suppress the blaze, which was extinguished by around 07:05. Initial findings revealed one medical personnel fatality. Forensic officials are intensively investigating the exact cause.
The incident took place at the official residence of Phichai Hospital, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Phichai District, Uttaradit Province. The site was a wooden building comprising four rooms. The fire spread quickly due to the wooden construction, which acted as an effective fuel for the flames.
Upon receiving the report, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, along with water trucks from Nai Mueang Municipality, Nai Mueang Subdistrict Administrative Organization, and Ban Mo Subdistrict Administrative Organization, supported efforts with volunteers from Korum Rescue Unit. They rapidly sprayed water to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings. It took about one hour for officials to contain and fully extinguish the fire by approximately 07:00.
During inspection of room 4/1, the fire’s point of origin, officials found one deceased person identified as Ms. Malinee Phanchom, 48, a professional nurse employed by Phichai Hospital. Her residence was registered in Pa Khai Subdistrict, Thong Saen Khan District, Uttaradit Province.
Regarding the cause and damage value of this fire, investigators from Phichai Police Station, together with forensic officials from Uttaradit Province, have sealed off the area to gather evidence and will continue detailed examinations to determine the exact cause.