Burmese embassy in Bangkok on fire

by Mizzima News

Monday, 26 May 2008 13:51

Nearly 70 % of the Burmese Embassy building in Bangkok including portions of the Ambassador's office was burnt when a fire broke out on Monday morning, an embassy official said. The blaze, which started at about 7:45 a.m. (local time) was put off at about 9:00 a.m (local time) after the Thai fire brigade arrived, the embassy official, who declined to be named, told Mizzima. No embassy officials were injured by the fire, which started from an electrical short circuit inside the embassy building, the official said. "Since it was 8:00 a.m in the morning no embassy officials have arrived," the official said. Despite the fire, an eyewitness said the visa department and revenue departments of the embassy remained open with several people working. Security arrangements outside the embassy remained normal, the eyewitness added. < Prev   Next >