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Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- The death toll from a fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar in Bangkok has risen to 30, with over 70 injured, including 24 in critical condition, making it the city's deadliest bar fire in 17 years.
- Most victims were found trapped in windowless bathrooms, and investigations are ongoing into the fire's cause and the bar's adherence to safety regulations.
- Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered a comprehensive safety survey of similar establishments and pledged stricter enforcement of fire safety laws.
- Families of the victims are mourning and demanding accountability, with reports alleging that exit doors had been locked, potentially contributing to the high death toll.
- Experts highlighted structural and ventilation issues at the bar, noting that it was licensed as a restaurant rather than an entertainment venue, which may have exempted it from stricter fire safety requirements.
