An enormous fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early killing not less than 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control.
Footage shared online by first responders shows an enormous blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub within the northern a part of the Thai capital. Persons are seen attempting to flee as thick black smoke billows into the sky. Rescuers said the hearth was reported around midnight.
Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters on the scene that 27 people died and that several of the injured have been taken to the hospital. He said the explanation for the hearth is under investigation.
Anutin said a musician who was acting at the pub told him that he saw smoke coming out of a circuit breaker near the stage before the facility went out, then an explosion was heard and thick smoke quickly filled the place.
Lots of victims were found on the restrooms, behind the pub, Anutin added.
Firefighters took about half an hour to bring the hearth under control. Photos of the aftermath show charred tables and chairs, and the damaged interior of the pub.
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Thailand has seen similar tragedies prior to now. In 2022, 14 people were killed by a hearth at a music pub within the eastern a part of the country.
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