A fire accompanied by an explosion at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, has resulted in 27 deaths and 63 injuries. Among the injured, 22 are in critical condition.
According to Reuters, the fire broke out at the 'Long Beer Na Lat Phrao' bar in the Chatuchak area at 11:57 p.m. on July 12.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated, "We have recovered 27 bodies, and other injured individuals are being transported to hospitals." Suriyachai Raweewan, head of the Bangkok Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, confirmed that the death toll stands at 27.
The Bangkok Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office reported that 63 people have been hospitalized due to the incident. Bangkok Mayor Chadchart Sittipunt noted that 22 of the injured are in critical condition.
Suriyachai explained that when rescue teams arrived, the fire, which appeared to have started near the stage, had already engulfed the interior. "We need to wait for police investigations to determine the exact cause," he said.
Body camera footage from rescuers, confirmed by Reuters, showed firefighters wearing oxygen masks searching the dark interior of the bar with flashlights. Several victims were found lying on the floor near the restroom, and rescuers were seen moving stretchers.
Mayor Chadchart stated that the bar had the necessary permits and was equipped with emergency exits. However, he explained that the rapid spread of the flames and smoke may have made it difficult for patrons to escape.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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