At least 27 killed in Bangkok beer pub fire, authorities say

A devastating fire ripped through a Bangkok pub early Monday, claiming at least 27 lives before firefighters could bring the blaze under control. The inferno at the Na Ladprao pub in the city's north sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky, as captured in dramatic footage shared online by first responders.

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27 people died and that several of the injured have been taken to the hospital.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed the death toll at the scene and stated that several injured individuals were hospitalized. The investigation into the fire's origin is underway. A musician performing at the pub recounted seeing smoke emanate from a circuit breaker near the stage shortly before the power failed, followed by an explosion and a rapid spread of smoke.

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he saw smoke coming out of a circuit breaker near the stage before the power went out, then an explosion was heard and thick smoke quickly filled the place.

Many victims were discovered in the pub's restrooms and at the rear, according to the Prime Minister. Firefighters battled the blaze for approximately half an hour. The aftermath revealed charred furniture and extensive damage to the pub's interior. This tragedy echoes past incidents in Thailand, including a 2022 fire that killed 14 people and a 2009 New Year's Eve blaze at the Santika nightclub in Bangkok, which resulted in 66 deaths and over 200 injuries, reportedly sparked by indoor fireworks.

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Many of the victims were found in the restrooms, at the back of the pub.