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Bangkok Bar Fire Kills at Least 27, Echoes Past Tragedies
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Bangkok Bar Fire Kills at Least 27, Echoes Past Tragedies

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A major fire at the "Na Ladprao" bar in Bangkok, Thailand, resulted in at least 27 fatalities.
  • The fire, reported around midnight, sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky as people attempted to escape.
  • The cause of the blaze is under investigation, with one musician reporting smoke seen near an electrical panel before the fire spread rapidly.

A devastating fire engulfed the "Na Ladprao" bar in northern Bangkok, claiming the lives of at least 27 people. Video footage shared by first responders showed the massive blaze erupting from the main doors of the establishment, with thick columns of smoke rising into the night sky as individuals desperately tried to flee the inferno.

27 people died, and several injured were taken to the hospital.

โ€” Anutin CharnvirakulasThe Thai Prime Minister confirming the casualties at the scene.

The fire was reported around midnight local time. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakulas, speaking to reporters at the scene, confirmed the death toll and stated that several injured individuals had been transported to the hospital. He added that the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The cause of the fire is still being investigated.

โ€” Anutin CharnvirakulasThe Prime Minister stating that the origin of the fire is under inquiry.

One musician performing at the bar recounted seeing smoke emanating from an electrical distribution panel near the stage shortly before the fire broke out. He described a sudden loss of power, followed by an explosion, and then the rapid engulfment of the entire premises by dense smoke. Many victims were reportedly found near the bar's rear restrooms.

one musician performing at the bar told him he saw smoke coming from an electrical distribution switch near the stage. The power then went out, an explosion occurred, and dense smoke quickly filled the entire room.

โ€” Anutin CharnvirakulasThe Prime Minister relaying a musician's account of the fire's ignition.

Firefighters worked for approximately half an hour to bring the blaze under control. Images from the aftermath reveal charred tables and chairs, with the interior of the bar severely damaged. This tragedy echoes similar incidents in Thailand, including a 2022 fire at a music bar in the eastern part of the country that killed 14 people, and a catastrophic blaze at the Santika nightclub in Bangkok on New Year's Day 2009, which resulted in 66 deaths and over 200 injuries, believed to have been caused by an indoor fireworks display.

Many victims were found near the toilets at the back of the bar.

โ€” Anutin CharnvirakulasThe Prime Minister describing the location where many victims were discovered.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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