Fatal Fire Destroys Staff Housing at Pichai Hospital, Uttaradit
A fire at a Pichai Hospital staff residence in Uttaradit province resulted in the death of a 48-year-old nurse.
On the morning of October 20, 2026, a fire broke out at a government staff housing unit located within the grounds of Pichai Hospital in the Pichai District of Uttaradit province. According to reports from Khaosod Online and JS100 Radio, the blaze engulfed a four-room wooden structure, requiring a coordinated response from local municipal fire departments and rescue teams to bring the flames under control.
Firefighters and emergency personnel managed to extinguish the fire after approximately one hour of effort. Tragically, authorities discovered the body of a 48-year-old registered nurse inside one of the rooms. The victim was a staff member at Pichai Hospital and a resident of the Thong Saen Khan District.
For residents and those in the area, this incident highlights the ongoing risks associated with older wooden infrastructure in public facilities. The Pichai Police Station, in coordination with the Uttaradit Provincial Forensic Science Division, has cordoned off the site to conduct a thorough investigation. At this stage, the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation by forensic experts. No further details regarding the condition of the remaining units or potential structural hazards have been released. Authorities are currently gathering evidence to determine the origin of the blaze.
