At Least 28 Killed in Bangkok Bar Fire, Dozens Critically Hurt
A fast moving blaze tore through a packed bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak district, killing at least 28 people and leaving 25 others in critical condition.
At least 28 people were killed and 25 left critically injured after a fire swept through a crowded bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak district, Thai authorities said.
Firefighters who reached the scene described patrons running through flames in a desperate scramble to escape the building.
What happened
The blaze spread quickly through the packed venue, trapping people inside before crews could bring it under control.
Questions over safety
Officials have opened an investigation into how the fire started and whether the venue met safety and exit requirements. Similar tragedies in the region have repeatedly exposed blocked exits, flammable interiors and overcrowding.
The response
Hospitals near the district treated the injured through the night, while the government promised a full review of licensing for nightlife venues in the capital.
Families gathered outside the site waiting for news, as investigators began the slow work of identifying victims.
