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The fire started in a faulty electrical transformer and quickly escalating to engulf nearby roadside shops. 
Firefighters and emergency responders arrived at the scene at 7.40pm. 
It took about three hours to extinguish the fire.

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No injuries were reported. 
Patong Police Chief Col Anothai Jindamanee said: &ldquo;At this stage we believed that the fire has started from an electric transformer. However the forensic police are continuing their investigation.&rdquo; 
About 10 clothing and souvenirs shops were damaged or destroyed in the blaze.

Patong blaze causes Bt60m damage

An estimated Bt60 million in damage was caused when fire swept through a row of shops in Banana Walk on Thaweewong Road in Patong on Friday night.