In brief
In the early hours of a recent weekend, a blaze broke out at a popular Bangkok bar, trapping patrons and causing a deadly fire. At least 27 people were killed and several others hospitalized. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reported the fatalities and urged an investigation. Fire crews rushed to the scene, battling intense flames that erupted from the front of the venue. Authorities continue to assess damage and determine the fire’s origin.
At least 27 people were killed in a massive fire that erupted inside a Bangkok bar, Thai media reported.
Firefighters were dispatched just after midnight and found patrons fleeing through a 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 escape.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told journalists at the scene that 27 people died and several were taken to the hospital, according to local media. He stressed that the cause of the fire was still under investigation.
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