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27 People Killed in Bangkok Bar Fire, Thai Authorities Confirm

At least 27 people were killed in a fire at a Bangkok bar. Thai Prime Minister confirms deaths; investigation ongoing.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
Emergency crews outside a bar in Bangkok
Emergency crews outside a bar in Bangkok (Emergency crews address the blaze outside a Bangkok bar after the fire was contained. (AP))

In brief

A deadly blaze erupted in a Bangkok bar just after midnight, resulting in at least 27 fatalities. Firefighters found patrons fleeing the front door, which was engulfed in flames. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed the loss of life and noted that the fire’s cause is still being investigated. Several survivors were taken to medical facilities for treatment. Further details are expected as the investigation continues.

At least 27 people were killed when a large fire broke out in a Bangkok bar after midnight, Thai media reported.

Firefighters arrived at the scene to find guests fleeing through a door engulfed in flames.

Unconfirmed footage indicates that flames erupted from the venue, with one woman falling before quickly getting up to escape.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that 27 people died and several others were hospitalized, according to local media.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with officials promising that details will be released as they become available.

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