Overhead cables catch fire in 'developmentally challenged' Bangkok

Overhead cables caught fire along a street in Bangkok, Thailand.

Footage shows firefighters hosing down the wires as the falling embers ignited an awning in Soi Lat Krabang 54/2, early morning on October 9.

The fire was reportedly sparked by a short circuit. It was extinguished at 2:11 am.

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority said repairs were underway.

Thailand's capital Bangkok is a rapidly growing metropolis, thought it still faces developmental challenges such as outdated infrastructure, chronic flooding, traffic congestion, and air pollution.

Corruption is also a difficult issue for the city, with a recent score in 2023 of just 35 out of 100, according to Transparency International. Researchers from the organisation also found that 88 per cent of residents believe government corruption is a big problem in the country.