A survivor of the fire at a Bangkok bar that killed at least 27 people on Sunday night described escaping the blaze by seconds after she stepped out for a smoke.
Investigation Underway
Thai police are investigating possible negligence, including obstructed emergency exits, as people scrambled to flee the burning venue. The city’s disaster administration said its initial assessment was that an electrical short circuit in a ceiling air conditioner may have caused the fire.
Among the victims were musicians, a taxi driver, and young people who had come from outside the city seeking work. The fire has drawn comparisons to the New Year’s Eve fire that killed 40 young partygoers at a crowded bar in Switzerland.
Survivors and relatives of the victims have gathered at the Institute of Forensic Medicine, where bodies were brought for identification. One musician, who was performing at the bar when the fire broke out, was confirmed dead, along with his friend and bandmate.
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