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Deadly pub fire in Bangkok kills at least 27
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Deadly pub fire in Bangkok kills at least 27

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • At least 27 people died in a predawn fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thai authorities reported.
  • Firefighters controlled the blaze before midnight in the Na Padprao area, north of the capital.
  • The Thai Prime Minister visited the scene and confirmed the casualties, with several injured individuals hospitalized.

A devastating fire ripped through a pub in Bangkok early Monday morning, claiming the lives of at least 27 people, according to Thai authorities. The blaze erupted before midnight in a beer bar located in the Na Padprao area, north of the Thai capital.

Fire services responded swiftly and managed to bring the fire under control by approximately 00:26 local time. The incident occurred at a popular nightlife spot, and the rapid spread of the fire is believed to have trapped many patrons.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the site to assess the situation. He confirmed the tragic death toll and stated that numerous injured individuals had been transported to local hospitals for treatment. This incident echoes a similar tragedy in August 2022, when a nightclub fire in Thailand resulted in at least 15 deaths and 37 injuries, leading to charges of negligence against the establishment's owner.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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