WorldAn investigation into the cause of the fire and whether the bar was following safety regulations is ongoing. Most of the people who were killed were found trapped in windowless bathrooms where they may have sought to escape the flames, police said.More than 70 people injured, 24 still in critical conditionThe Associated Press · Posted: Jul 14, 2026 6:44 AM EDT | Last Updated: 38 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A forensic police officer inspects the scene on Monday after a fire ripped through the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar over the weekend in Bangkok, killing dozens. (Sakchai Lalit/The Associated Press)The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday.More than 70 people were injured, with 24 of them still in critical condition, according to a statement by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.The blaze at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar, the city's deadliest in 17 years, broke out late Sunday in a northern part of the Thai capital. Firefighters needed half an hour to bring it under control.The bar, which in Thai calls itself a brewery or beer hall, claimed to accommodate as many as 600 customers. It was not clear how many were present Sunday night.An investigation into the cause of the fire and whether the bar was following safety regulations is ongoing. Most of the people who were killed were found trapped in windowless bathrooms where they may have sought to escape the flames, police said.WATCH | Explosive fire engulfs bar:Why was this Bangkok bar fire so deadly? | About That12 hours ago|Duration 6:44An explosive fire engulfed a bar in Thailand’s capital, killing at least 28 people and injuring dozens more. Andrew Chang breaks down what we know from officials, witness accounts and fire experts about what might have started the blaze and why people may have struggled to escape.