Thursday, 03 December 2009 03:33 DAP-NEWS
(Posted by CAAI News Media)
There were 46 cases of fire in 2009 until now with authorities intervening in 40 cases, according to Cambodian Security Fire Police Chief (CSFP) on Wednesday.
CSFP Net Vatha told DAP News Cambodia that large blazes had caused damage in Chraing Chamreh, Russey Keo district, near Beoung Kak Lake, Chraing Bak (Stung Meanchey bridge), and Chamkar Morn district of Phnom Penh.
The regions most devastated had narrow roads and closely packed houses, he said.
The force is also hampered by a lack of resources. “Now, our office is very poor; we have only 82 staff with 9 fire engines for Cambodia, so it is very hard to help.”
The main cause of fires is poor electricity lines, he said.
Vatha suggested Cambodians be more careful and refuse to pay any fire crews asking for money. “No payments [are due and] … if someone demands money to intervene, please report to me and to the local authority.
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