At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire, Thai media report
A major fire at a bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak District has resulted in at least 27 deaths, with authorities currently investigating the cause. Emergency responders brought the blaze under control, but search efforts for missing individuals continue.
Why it matters
This is a significant public safety incident in a major urban center, highlighting potential issues with fire safety regulations in entertainment venues.
Image source, AP Image caption, Firefighters outside the Bangkok bar after the fire has been brought under control
At least 27 people have been killed in a huge fire which ravaged through a Bangkok bar, Thai media has reported.
Firefighters were called to the scene just after midnight and discovered patrons fleeing through the flame-enveloped front door of the venue.
Unverified footage shows flames blasting out of the bar as one woman falls to the floor before getting to her feet to get away.
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