Pattaya – A morning fire broke out at a prominent shopping complex on Pattaya Second Road, sending thick plumes of smoke through the building and triggering a swift emergency response. The incident occurred at 8:30 AM in a storage facility adjacent to the mall’s cinema complex, alarming shoppers and staff in the bustling tourist area.

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Pattaya City fire units arrived within minutes to confront the blaze, which had engulfed portions of a self-storage company’s rental space containing approximately 200 individual storage units. Firefighters successfully contained the flames within an hour, though residual smoke continued to hamper damage assessment efforts throughout the morning.

Initial reports confirmed no casualties resulted from the incident, with all occupants evacuated safely. The storage facility, which offers round-the-clock access to customers, sustained significant damage in the affected section. Mall management temporarily restricted access to nearby areas as a precaution while structural engineers evaluated the building’s integrity.

Authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the fire’s origins, with electrical systems and potential human factors under scrutiny. The storage company’s clients have been advised to await official notification before attempting to access their units, as safety inspections continue.

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This marks the first major fire incident at the popular shopping destination in recent years, raising questions about safety protocols for auxiliary commercial spaces in Pattaya’s busy retail centers. Business operations in the main mall areas resumed by midday after air quality tests confirmed safe conditions.

-Thailand News (TN)