Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleForensic police officials inspect the site of a deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand (Reuters)A devastating fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok, Thailand, early on Monday resulted in 27 fatalities and 63 injuries. Initial investigations suggest the blaze was caused by an electrical short circuit in an air-conditioning unit, starting near the stage and spreading rapidly. Obstructed emergency exits, blocked by beer crates and a table, significantly hampered patrons' escape, trapping many inside the venue. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a full investigation into the "national tragedy," with authorities working to identify all victims and offering compensation. This incident marks another in a series of deadly fires in Thailand over the past three decades, highlighting ongoing safety concerns. In fullBangkok fire latest: At least 27 killed in blaze at popular bar as officials say emergency exits were blockedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
At least 27 killed in Bangkok blaze that ripped through popular bar
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleForensic police officials inspect the site of a deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand (Reuters)A devastating fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok, Thailand, early on Monday resulted in 27 fatalities and 63 injuries. Initial investigations suggest the blaze was caused by an electrical short circuit in an air-conditioning unit, starting near the stage and spreading rapidly. Obstructed emergency exits, blocked by beer crates and a table, significantly hampered patrons' escape, trapping many inside the venue. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a full investigation into the "national tragedy," with authorities working to identify all victims and offering compensation. This incident marks another in a series of deadly fires in Thailand over the past three decades, highlighting ongoing safety concerns. In fullBangkok fire latest: At least 27 killed in blaze at popular bar as officials say emergency exits were blockedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
