Video appears to show Thailand pub fire reached flashover 'point of no return', expert says
A crowd safety expert suggests that a deadly fire at a Bangkok pub was exacerbated by a 'flashover' event that made escape nearly impossible. Local authorities are investigating potential negligence regarding blocked emergency exits.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical safety failures in public venues and the importance of fire safety regulations in high-density urban areas.
A crowd and safety expert says a video of an explosive fire in Thailand, which killed 30 people, and injured 73, appears to show a flashover "point of no return".
Local officials say the fire likely started at the front of the venue, which prevented the two doors from being used as exits onto the street.
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The Bangkok medical department said 73 people were injured, 24 in critical condition, after the huge fire engulfed the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok on Monday, local time.
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