Fire at Bangkok bar kills 27; exits may have been blocked, officials say
A devastating fire at a Bangkok music bar and beer hall has left at least 27 people dead.
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A large fire broke out at a pub and beer hall in Bangkok, resulting in at least 27 fatalities. Video footage captures flames shooting out from the doorway as people attempted to flee the building.
Coverage from AP News, BBC, PBS, and The Hill emphasizes the severity of the blaze. The Hill reports that some victims were found trapped inside windowless bathrooms.
Future developments will depend on official findings regarding the cause of the fire and the status of the building's exits.
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Quick answers
How many people died in the fire?
At least 27 people have died.
Where were some of the victims found?
Some victims were found trapped in windowless bathrooms.
What has been captured on video?
Video shows a huge fire at the beer hall with flames shooting out from the doorway.
Coverage (6)
- Bangkok bar fire kills dozens, more seriously injured; some found trapped in windowless bathrooms ABC7 Los Angeles · 7h ago
- Bangkok, Thailand bar fire kills dozens, more seriously injured; some found trapped in windowless bathrooms ABC7 Chicago · 7h ago
- At least 27 people dead after fire breaks out at in Bangkok pub PBS · 7h ago
- Video shows huge fire at a Bangkok beer hall that killed 27 AP News · 7h ago
- People killed in Bangkok music bar fire were found trapped in windowless bathrooms The Hill · 7h ago
- People flee Bangkok bar as huge flames shoot out from doorway BBC · 7h ago
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