30 confirmed dead in Bangkok bar fire, 24 critical

Grieving relatives are beginning to identify victims of a devastating fire that swept through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok, as the death toll climbed to 30. The inferno broke out late Sunday evening while a live music performance was underway, sending patrons fleeing in terror, many with their clothes ablaze. Initially, 27 deaths were reported, but the toll rose as more succumbed to their injuries. Currently, 24 individuals remain in critical condition. The Bangkok Governor, Chadchart Sittipunt, indicated that smoke inhalation was likely the primary cause of death for most victims. Forensic teams are meticulously examining the wreckage to determine the fire's origin and the factors contributing to its deadliness. Investigations are focusing on a possible electrical fault and whether emergency exits were obstructed. Witnesses reported seeing smoke and a power outage before an explosion and intense flames engulfed the venue. The licensing of the establishment, particularly its authorization to host live music, is also under scrutiny by the interior ministry. In the aftermath, relatives have visited the charred bar to lay offerings and pray for the deceased, while nearby employees practiced fire safety drills.

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