Electric Vehicle Destroyed by Fire on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road
An electric vehicle was completely destroyed by a fire in the Don Mueang district after being abandoned during recent flooding.
On the early morning of September 30, 2026, emergency services in Bangkok responded to a vehicle fire on Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 72 in the Don Mueang district. According to Khaosod Online, police and firefighters arrived at the scene around 12:25 AM to find a white electric vehicle engulfed in flames in the leftmost lane of the road.
Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within 20 minutes, but the vehicle was completely destroyed. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported. Authorities noted that the vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the incident. Local residents reported that the area had experienced significant flooding during recent heavy rains, which had caused several vehicles to break down and be left behind. It is suspected that this car was abandoned by its owner due to the high water levels.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the risks associated with driving through or abandoning vehicles in flooded zones. Police are currently working to identify the owner of the vehicle to determine the exact cause of the fire, as it remains unclear whether the blaze was related to the flood damage or another technical failure. Investigations are ongoing.
