A massive fire ripped through a Bangkok pub early Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring several others as patrons tried to flee the smoke-filled venue, officials said.
The blaze was reported around midnight at the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of Thailand’s capital. Video shared by first responders showed flames pouring from the front of the building and thick black smoke billowing into the sky as people scrambled to escape.
Firefighters brought the fire under control in about 30 minutes. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said at the scene that 27 people were killed and that several injured victims were taken to a hospital.
A musician performing at the pub told Anutin he saw smoke coming from a circuit breaker near the stage shortly before the power went out. Moments later, an explosion was heard, and thick smoke spread through the venue.
Many of the victims were located in restrooms at the back of the pub, Anutin said. Photos from the aftermath showed heavy damage inside the building.
Deadly nightlife fires have struck Thailand in the past. In 2022, a fire at a music pub in eastern Thailand killed 14 people.
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