Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say
A massive fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, resulted in at least 27 deaths early Monday morning. Officials are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting an electrical issue near the stage preceded an explosion.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding fire safety regulations and building code enforcement in high-density entertainment venues in Thailand.
BANGKOK — A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said.
Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the Thai capital. People are seen trying to flee as thick black smoke billows into the sky. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight.
Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters at the scene that 27 people died and that several of the injured have been taken to the hospital. He said the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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