Rayong, The DOE continues to monitor the air quality around the warehouse storing hazardous waste and hazardous chemicals. Found sulfur dioxide Acrylonitrile and hydrogen cyanide at a level that will affect the respiratory system Irritating to eyes and skin. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Industry filed a complaint against Winprocess Company Limited at Ban Khai Police Station. Consider sending the matter to DSI as well. The Pollution Control Department (PCD) reported on the situation of suppressing the fire at the factory warehouse of Winprocess Co., Ltd., Rayong Province, stating that at Building 5, fuels of various types of chemicals and solvents were used. It's all been burned. Only paper fuel remains. plastic, which will create smoke for another 2 days From the results of air quality measurement yesterday (24 April 2024) outside the factory and the community area on the windward side. The distance from the factory to the north is approximately 500 meters to 5 kilometers. 8 points detected sulfur dioxide (Su lfur Dioxide), acrylonitrile. (Acrylonitrile) and hydrogen cyanide (Hydrogen cyanide) are at levels that will affect the respiratory system. Irritating to eyes and skin. In addition, unextinguished fires cause smoke and soot contaminated with acid fumes. Causes skin irritation, which the DandC will continuously monitor. The information has been communicated through the command center of Rayong Province to warn the public. They asked to remain at the evacuation center until the fire is over and no chemical vapors have been detected. It will also work with the Department of Industrial Works to check for chemicals in the atmosphere using mobile vehicles along with a fast moving inspection unit which the public can report to check at any point where people have concerns. The Ministry of Industry sent representatives to report legal action against Winprocess Company Limited at Ban Khai Police Station because of the said company. has been ordered closed But they also store dangerous chemicals in the factory area. When the fire broke out, it spread widely. From now on, we will further examine various related laws and will consider sending the matter to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI). As Rayong Province has issued an announcement for the areas of Village No. 1-11, Nong Bua Subdistrict and Village No. 1-12, Bang But Subdistrict, Ban Khai District. Rayong Province is a disaster affected area. will make government agencies, agencies, local government organizations and the private sector involved can take action according to their authority in the disaster area according to the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2007, the National Disaster Prevention Plan. Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan and other related plans, as well as related laws, regulations, orders, announcements, and Cabinet resolutions. Those with symptoms have been sent for treatment to local hospitals and bedridden patients have been moved to appropriate places. As for fire officials Provincial public health officials w ill inspect the body to prevent inhalation or exposure to chemicals during the performance of duties. If there are symptoms, further treatment will be given. Source: Thai News Agency
