Update on Chemical Warehouse Fire in Ayutthaya: 74 Cases of Eye Irritation and Dizziness Reported

Today (2 May 2024) Dr. Opas Carikawinpong Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, together with Dr. Panuwat Panket, Inspector General of the Ministry of Public Health, Health Department 4, and the administrators of the Ministry of Public Health. I went to the area to monitor the progress of the fire at a chemical warehouse in Phachi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.

By Dr. Opas he said from visiting the area that it was found that Medical and Public Health Emergency Operation Center (PHEOC), Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Regional Public Health Office Able to handle the incident quickly by closure of Phachi Hospital. which is only 600 meters from the scene and 35 patients were transferred out of the area 17 cases were sent home, the other 8 cases were sent to Tha Ruea Hospital, Somdet Phra Sangkharat Chao Hospital. Krom Luang Chinnawaralongkorn (Vasana Maha Thera) 7 cases and Uthai Hospital 3 cases, as well as the opening of a field hospital at Wat Khok Muang. which on the side of the carpenter Provides basic patient and emergency services. Today there are 28 service recipients, of which 9 have been affected (eye irritation, neck irritation).

“The local public health department has organized 7 physical impact assessment teams to monitor the health effects of people within a radius of 1 kilometer, a total of 599 people, 109 homes of severe symptoms, and they expect examine X-ray of the entire lung to monitor the effects of the mental health screening department 42 people were found to have low levels of stress, 9 were under moderate stress, and 3 were under severe stress Officials have given care.’

Dr. Opas said that more for environmental effects From measuring the air quality inside the Phachi Hospital building It was found that levels of pollution from burning were still higher than the criteria. Therefore, the service must be closed for now. and go ahead and check the air quality every day To ensure safety, we will gradually return to open for service. In this regard, he emphasized the importance of safety. Health inspection instructions are sent to people in the area. and monitor short, medium and long-term impacts.