Fire Rages Through Sihanoukville Market

Cambodia news in English! Here you'll find all the breaking news from Cambodia translated into English for our international readership and expat community to read and comment on. The majority of our news stories are gathered from the local Khmer newspapers, but we also bring you newsworthy media from Cambodia before you read them anywhere else. Because of the huge population of the capital city, most articles are from Phnom Penh, but Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, and Kampot often make the headlines as well. We report on all arrests and deaths of foreigners in Cambodia, and the details often come from the Cambodian police or local Khmer journalists. As an ASEAN news outlet, we also publish regional news and events from our neighboring countries. We also share local Khmer news stories that you won't find in English anywhere else. If you're looking for a certain article, you may use our site's search feature to find it quickly.
User avatar
CEOCambodiaNews
Expatriate
Posts: 62322
Joined: Sun Oct 12, 2014 5:13 am
Reputation: 4033
Location: CEO Newsroom in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Contact:
Cambodia

Fire Rages Through Sihanoukville Market

Post by CEOCambodiaNews »

Image
Sihanoukville, Cambodia News: A large fire raged through the food market in the streets behind Psar Leu in the center of Sihanoukville at around 9am this morning.

The firetrucks were called out and the fire was contained; there was no loss of life and the habitations near the market were saved. However, many market sellers lost their stall and all their goods in the blaze, which was fierce and totally destroyed some parts of the market.
The fire has caused power outages in the District 4 of Sihanoukville city.
Join the Cambodia Expats Online Telegram Channel: https://t.me/CambodiaExpatsOnline

Cambodia Expats Online: Bringing you breaking news from Cambodia before you read it anywhere else!

Have a story or an anonymous news tip for CEO? Need advertising? CONTACT US

Cambodia Expats Online is the most popular community in the country. JOIN TODAY

Follow CEO on social media:

Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
Instagram
User avatar
SternAAlbifrons
Expatriate
Posts: 5752
Joined: Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:31 am
Reputation: 3424
Location: Gilligan's Island
Pitcairn Island

Re: Fire Rages Through Sihanoukville Market

Post by SternAAlbifrons »

Was that market as bad as i always remember it?
Or was it only because it was the first ever cambodian market i walked into, on a hot steamy rainy-season mid afternoon?
I nearly passed out.
angkorjohn2
Expatriate
Posts: 686
Joined: Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:39 am
Reputation: 679
United States of America

Re: Fire Rages Through Sihanoukville Market

Post by angkorjohn2 »

looks pretty bad, accidental or no doubt it is blocking some prime land, market will be moved out of town and a casino appear :stir:
User avatar
Duncan
Sir Duncan
Posts: 8149
Joined: Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:22 pm
Reputation: 2357
Location: Wonder Why Central

Re: Fire Rages Through Sihanoukville Market

Post by Duncan »

angkorjohn2 wrote: Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:45 pm looks pretty bad, accidental or no doubt it is blocking some prime land, market will be moved out of town and a casino appear :stir:
Do you think it's worth placing a bet on it now.?
Cambodia,,,, Don't fall in love with her.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
Anchor Moy
Expatriate
Posts: 13458
Joined: Wed May 28, 2014 11:37 pm
Reputation: 3974
Tokelau

Re: Fire Rages Through Sihanoukville Market

Post by Anchor Moy »

This is from memory, but a couple of years back, maybe two years ago, there was a demand to improve the parking situation in front of Psar Leu. The authorities replied that there wasn't any point because the market area was due for "renovation". Hmm. :idea:
User avatar
Username Taken
Raven
Posts: 13901
Joined: Mon May 19, 2014 6:53 pm
Reputation: 5967
Cambodia

Re: Fire Rages Through Sihanoukville Market

Post by Username Taken »

I thought that market had been renovated just a few years back.
User avatar
cptrelentless
Expatriate
Posts: 3033
Joined: Wed Jul 01, 2015 11:49 am
Reputation: 565
Location: Sihanoukville
Korea North

Re: Fire Rages Through Sihanoukville Market

Post by cptrelentless »

The market burnt down previously and was rebuilt in its current form. It's burned down a few times, if only something could be done about this...
Post Reply Previous topicNext topic
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Ahrefs [Bot], Amazon [Bot], cautious colin, Google [Bot], KunKhmerSR, nndavid, siliconlife, Soriya and 414 guests