Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital
Summary
A fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao music bar in Bangkok has killed 30 people and injured more than 70, with 24 in critical condition. The fire started late Sunday and took firefighters about 30 minutes to control. Authorities are investigating the cause and whether safety rules were followed.Key Facts
- The fire happened in a music bar in northern Bangkok called Rong Beer Na Ladprao.
- 30 people have died, making it the deadliest fire in Bangkok in 17 years.
- Over 70 people are in the hospital, and 24 are in serious condition.
- Many victims were found trapped in windowless bathrooms while trying to escape.
- The bar claimed it could hold up to 600 customers, but the actual number inside is unknown.
- Firefighters took about 30 minutes to put out the fire.
- Officials are still investigating how the fire started and if safety regulations were met.
- Friends and others have left flowers and messages in different languages at the site to mourn the victims.
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