A refrigerator exploded with a loud bang, damaging four houses.

Roi Et, A refrigerator exploded with a loud bang, damaging a house. The walls and roof of the house were blown off and hit three neighboring houses, causing some damage. On the evening of July 14, a house in Nong Chik Village, Dong Lan Subdistrict, Mueang District, Roi Et Province, while the parents and children were sleeping, suddenly there was a loud explosion. They quickly got up to see that the refrigerator was on fire, so they quickly ran to find water to put out the fire, but the fire spread to other areas, causing the house to collapse due to the force of the explosion. This house is a single-story concrete house. The remains of a purple refrigerator were found burnt and completely destroyed. It was lying face up, the lid detached from the machine, and the belongings were scattered. The force of the explosion caused the walls and roof of the house to bounce off and hit the neighboring house, leaving only the frame of the house. Three other neighboring houses were also partially damaged. There were 3 people living in the house, a father, a child. The owner of the house, the father, is Mr. Rungrapee, 39 years old. Everyone had to evacuate to sleep at a relative's house next door. The police have inspected the area and examined evidence to find the cause of the incident. "Asst. Prof. Jessada" warns that refrigerators can explode, so be careful. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jessada Denduangboripant, a Chulalongkorn University lecturer and science communicator, stated that refrigerators can explode, and caution must be exercised. This has happened many times. If asked if a refrigerator has a chance of exploding, the answer is yes. However, in the case of the house in Roi Et Province, we must wait for the evidence examination results to determine the exact cause. In the past, there have been reports of refrigerators exploding in Thailand and abroad, and the severity was such that they could damage houses and property. The cause of this incident could be due to several factors, including: 1. Electrical short circuits , mostly caused by plugs and wires, causing flames to spread to the refrigerator and cause an explosion. 2. Compressor Explosion: You will see traces of an explosion on the back of the refrigerator. This could be caused by the compressor working too hard or overheating (from a fire). If only the compressor explodes, there is usually no fire. 3. Caused by the pressure of gas or alcohol. Freezing beverages that contain gas, such as soft drinks, beer, or even perfume, can cause them to explode because the gas pressure in the beverage is high. The more bottles there are, the stronger it becomes. 10 precautions when using a refrigerator to avoid accidents like this include: 1. Do not use the refrigerator in a way that makes the compressor work too hard. Putting too much stuff in until it is too tight is not good. Putting too little stuff in and leaving the refrigerator too empty is not good. Putting hot stuff in and cooling it right away is also not good. 2. Should have a ground wire to help prevent electrica l short circuits. 3. Place the refrigerator above the water level for houses near water or where there is flooding. 4. Do not pull the refrigerator plug. When pulling the refrigerator plug, hold the plug handle, do not pull the power cord, as this may cause the power cord to break inside and may cause an electrical leak, including other electrical appliances. 5. Do not change parts or repair the refrigerator by yourself. If you do not have a basic knowledge of refrigerator repair, you should not change it, as it may cause the electrical wires to leak and break during repair. 6. Do not use water to clean the refrigerator. To clean the refrigerator, use a cloth dampened with clean water, wring it dry, wipe the refrigerator, or wipe it to remove odors with vinegar mixed with water. 7. Always close the refrigerator tightly. If the refrigerator is not closed tightly, heat will enter the inside, causing the compressor to work harder. 8. The plug should be plugged directly into the socket. The refrigerator sho uld not be plugged into a three-prong plug or used together with other plugs. 9. Do not store items containing chemicals or flammable objects in the refrigerator, for example, paints or some medicines, flammable substances, perfumes that are not tightly closed, as they may cause an explosion. 10. Frequently check the refrigerator for abnormalities. If there are any strange symptoms, such as louder noises than usual, excessive heat, or strange smells, it may be a sign of something unusual. Do not ignore it. Source: Thai News Agency