Kampong Speu Factory Fire Continues, Explosions Heard

The fire at a metal processing factory in Kampong Speu province, Cambodia, continued to burn as of the morning of July 30, with intermittent explosions being heard. Firefighting efforts are ongoing. The incident occurred at Xinshengsheng Metal Materials Industrial Park Co., Ltd., located in Tuol Sambour village, Damnak Reang commune, Samaki Munychey district. The factory processes various metal materials, including old batteries. The fire began around 1:10 PM on July 29, causing alarm among residents and prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Local authorities reported that the cause of the fire was an electrical short from batteries. The Kampong Speu Provincial Police headquarters confirmed this on their official Facebook page. Due to the nature of the materials processed, including potentially explosive substances, firefighting operations have been challenging. The extent of the financial damages is yet to be assessed. As of the morning of July 30, the factory was still smoldering, and explosions were audible. Authorities remain on-site to manage the situation.