Fire at a pub in Bangkok kills at least 27 people,
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- A major fire broke out early Monday at the Na Ladprao pub in northern Bangkok, resulting in at least 27 deaths and multiple injuries, according to officials.
- The blaze was reported around midnight, with footage showing thick black smoke and people attempting to escape the premises.
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated the fire started near a circuit breaker by the stage, followed by an explosion and rapid smoke spread, and that many victims were found in the restrooms at the back of the pub.
- Firefighters took approximately 30 minutes to control the fire, leaving behind significant damage to the pub's interior.
- Thailand has experienced similar deadly pub fires recently, including a 2022 incident that killed 14 people in the eastern region.
