Deadly Fire in Bangkok Leaves at Least 30 Dead
A fire broke out at an entertainment and restaurant complex in Bangkok, Thailand. Firefighters recovered 30 bodies and evacuated dozens of injured people. The cause of the blaze is still unknown.
Bangkok, Thailand (Photo: Shutterstock)Thai news outlet Thai PBS World reported Sunday evening that at least 30 people were killed in a fire that broke out at a restaurant complex in Bangkok's Chatuchak district. Rescue teams have so far identified 17 female and eight male victims, with identification efforts ongoing.
The fire ignited shortly before midnight local time. Firefighters evacuated dozens of victims from the complex and continued operations amid concern that additional people may still be trapped at the site — a popular hub for entertainment, dining, and shopping.
To bring the blaze under control and maximize the chances of locating survivors, authorities called in reinforcements from multiple fire and rescue stations across the area. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
