Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital
A fire at a Bangkok music bar has resulted in 30 deaths and dozens of injuries, marking the city's deadliest such incident in 17 years. Authorities are investigating the cause and planning a city-wide safety assessment of similar venues.
Why it matters
The tragedy has prompted immediate government action to enforce safety regulations and conduct risk assessments in public entertainment venues to prevent future disasters.
BANGKOK — The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday.
More than 70 people were injured, with 24 of them still in critical condition, according to a statement by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
The blaze at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar, the city's deadliest in 17 years, broke out late Sunday in a northern part of the Thai capital. Firefighters needed half an hour to bring it under control.
The bar, which in Thai calls itself a brewery or beer hall, claimed to accommodate as many as 600 customers. It was not clear how many were present Sunday night.
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