Fire engulfs paper factory in Saraburi; ten wounded, several still missing

More than two hours after a massive fire broke out at a paper factory in a Saraburi industrial estate, firefighters are still struggling to extinguish the flames.

Initial reports say that ten people have been injured, while several others are still missing.

Police state that the fire started around 12.10pm, in a warehouse storing tissue paper and other highly flammable materials.

Thick black smoke can be seen billowing into the sky from miles around.

Fire engines and rescue teams from nearby districts, including Nong Khae, Muang Saraburi, Wihan Daeng, and Nong Saeng, are attending.