Fire at Bangkok Pub Kills At Least 27 People
- A fire at the Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district killed at least 27 people and injured 63, with 22 in critical condition, shortly before midnight on July 13.
- The fire began after smoke was seen coming from a circuit breaker near the stage, followed by a power failure and explosion, which caused thick smoke to quickly fill the venue.
- Many victims were trapped in the restrooms at the rear of the pub as they tried to escape the spreading fire.
- Emergency crews controlled the blaze within about 30 to 35 minutes, and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause, examining possible electrical faults and obstructed emergency exits.
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The firefighters quickly extinguished the fire when they arrived at the site, but the flames spread extremely quickly, with the smoke making it difficult to find exits. Most of the victims were found in the bathrooms.
Dozens killed in Bangkok bar blaze (GRAPHIC VIDEOS)
Smoke blocked off all visibility, trapping disoriented customers in the restrooms, Thai police have said A deadly blaze swept through a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, late on Sunday, leaving at least 28 people dead and dozens more critically injured, the authorities have reported. According to eyewitness accounts the fire originated near the bar’s music stage...
An investigation is under way to determine the circumstances of the tragedy, in particular with regard to the exit that appeared to be blocked.
According to initial estimates of the Thai authorities, the fire in a restaurant in Bangkok has probably been triggered by air conditioning on the ceiling.
Safety and health regulations, which are particularly lax in bars and nightclubs, are a long-standing concern in the country.
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