Bangkok nightclub fire kills 27 as investigators probe cause of blaze
Key Takeaways
- At least 27 people were killed in a fire at Bangkok's Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao music venue.
- 63 people were hospitalised, including 22 in critical condition.
- Investigators are examining the cause of the blaze as police continue interviewing witnesses.
Victims were found inside toilets after rushing to escape the flames as investigators worked to determine what caused the deadly blaze
Many of the victims of Bangkok's deadly music venue fire made one final attempt to escape by running into the toilets, where rescuers later found their bodies.
At least 27 people were killed after a fire tore through the packed Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar and restaurant in northern Bangkok late on Sunday, leaving dozens more injured.
Footage captured on Monday showed the scale of the destruction, with overturned furniture, abandoned shoes and burnt wreckage scattered around the venue.
The entrance was blackened by the blaze, while shattered windows and damaged musical instruments remained inside as police secured the area and gathered evidence.
The fire broke out shortly before midnight local time in Bangkok's Chatuchak district. Firefighters brought the blaze under control about 30 minutes later.
Authorities said the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A police inspector confirmed that officers were continuing to collect evidence and interview witnesses, adding that further details would be released once the investigation progresses.
Officials said nine men and 18 women were among those killed.
Sixty-three people were taken to hospital, including 22 who remain in critical condition.
Most of those who died were found inside the venue's toilets, where they are believed to have sought shelter as the flames spread.
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