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Bangkok Bar Fire Claims at Least 28 Lives
✍️ BBC
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 04:21 AM
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A blaze engulfed a nightclub in Bangkok on Tuesday, killing at least 28 people and injuring dozens more, authorities said.
A fire broke out at a popular nightclub in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area on Tuesday evening, killing 28 people and injuring dozens more.
Firefighters battled the blaze for more than an hour before the building collapsed. Emergency services arrived quickly, but the rapid spread of flames and thick smoke hampered rescue efforts.
Police say the cause is under investigation; preliminary reports point to faulty electrical wiring. The club, which could hold about 200 guests, had been operating with a valid license.
The tragedy has sparked calls for stricter safety regulations in nightlife venues across Thailand, with officials promising a thorough review of fire safety standards.
Firefighters battled the blaze for more than an hour before the building collapsed. Emergency services arrived quickly, but the rapid spread of flames and thick smoke hampered rescue efforts.
Police say the cause is under investigation; preliminary reports point to faulty electrical wiring. The club, which could hold about 200 guests, had been operating with a valid license.
The tragedy has sparked calls for stricter safety regulations in nightlife venues across Thailand, with officials promising a thorough review of fire safety standards.