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Fire exits in Bangkok bar were impeded, says governor

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July 13, 2026

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Fire exits in Bangkok bar were impeded, says governor

A fire at a pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok killed 27 people and injured dozens more, officials said, after obstructed emergency exits hindered patrons from escaping.

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Sweden Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok pub fire: emergency exits may have been blocked, 27 dead

Bangkok pub fire: emergency exits may have been blocked, 27 dead

Latestly.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok Bar Fire: 27 Killed, Dozens Injured As Blaze Tears Through Na Ladprao Pub (Watch Video)

A massive fire ripped through a bar in Bangkok late Sunday night, killing at least 27 people and leaving dozens more injured, officials said. Videos from the scene showed flames engulfing the entrance of the venue as thick smoke spread rapidly through the building, sending panicked patrons rushing to escape.

Interaksyon

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok pub fire kills 27, officials say emergency exits were obstructed

Over 60 people hospitalised after the fire, officials said Beer crates and table obstructed fire exits – Bangkok governor Initial assessment points to air-conditioner electrical short circuit BANGKOK — An explosive fire at a pub in Thailand’s capital Bangkok killed 27 people and injured dozens more, officials said on Monday, after obstructed emergency exits hindered patrons choking [] The post Bangkok pub fire kills 27, officials say emergency exits were obstructed appeared first on Interaksyon.

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bangkok horror bar fire kills dozens with many more hospitalised

Emergency services rushed to a bar in Bangkok, Thailand with a massive fire ripping through the building and dozens of people have been killed in the tragedy

Associated Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire in Bangkok pub kills at least 27 people

A fire which engulfed a beer hall in Bangkok overnight killed at least 27 people and injured dozens more. Firefighters brought the blaze under control early Monday. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight Sunday - footage shared online by first responders showed a huge blaze raging. #thailand #bangkok #news Thumbnail picture credit: Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Daily Express

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bangkok pub fire: Dozens killed as massive blaze rips through bar

The cause of the fire was still under investigation.

India Today

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· Jun 23, 2026

Lucknow fire: Single staircase, blocked exit turned building into death trap

Lucknow fire: Single staircase, blocked exit turned building into death trap

Times of India

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· Jul 13, 2026

'We heard an explosion, then flames spread': Survivors recount Bangkok pub inferno that killed 27

In a horrific incident, a raging fire swept through a crowded pub in Bangkok, resulting in the deaths of 27 individuals. Panic ensued as smoke enveloped the venue, with numerous victims cornered at the rear due to obstructed emergency exits. Eyewitnesses shared their desperate attempts to escape the chaos as the inferno blazed shortly before midnight.

The Standard

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· Jul 12, 2026

Fire service deals with 303 emergency calls as Eleventh Night bonfires are lit

In one incident firefighters had to withdraw from a bonfire in Cookstown as a result of a hostile crowd.

Le Monde

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· Jul 13, 2026

Massive fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 27

Thai national police said in a social media post at around 2:00 am Monday that the fire had been 'brought under control.' A number of the victims were found near a fire exit and authorities believe there may have been obstructions blocking it, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt told reporters outside the venue.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 12, 2026

Fire service deals with hundreds of emergency calls during Eleventh Night bonfires

In one incident, firefighters had to withdraw from a bonfire in Cookstown, Co Tyrone, as a result of a hostile crowd.

NDTV

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· Jul 13, 2026

27 Killed, 22 Critical In Massive Fire At Bangkok Bar

People were seen rushing to escape as flames engulfed the entrance of the venue and thick smoke spread rapidly through the building.

BBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire

Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through blasting flames to escape.

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Massive fire rips through pub, killing at least 27 as patrons flee smoke-filled venue

Officials said the fire broke out around midnight at a northern Bangkok pub, sending thick smoke through the venue as patrons tried to escape.

Global News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire rips through Bangkok music bar, killing at least 27

Bangkok city officials said the fire broke out shortly before midnight Sunday, and it was about half an hour until firefighters brought it under control.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27

A huge fire tore through a beer hall in Bangkok overnight into Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens before firefighters brought the blaze under control. Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao beer hall in the [] The post Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

DNyuz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Investigators look into fire at music bar in Bangkok that killed at least 27 people

BANGKOK — A huge fire tore through a music bar in Bangkok overnight, killing at least 27 people and leaving 25 hospitalized in critical condition on Monday as investigations began into the Thai capital’s deadliest blaze in 17 years. Bangkok city officials said the fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar in a northern part of []

BNO News

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· Jul 12, 2026

27 killed in fire at brewery in Bangkok, Thailand

A fire has swept through a brewery and entertainment venue in Bangkok, Thailand, killing at least 27 people and injuring others, according to rescue officials. Many of the victims were reportedly found inside the bathrooms. The fire was reported at 11:57 p.m. Sunday at a venue in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district. Firefighters arrived five minutes later [] The post 27 killed in fire at brewery in Bangkok, Thailand appeared first on BNO News.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27 as Blocked Emergency Exits Hamper Escape

An explosive fire tore through a packed pub in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, early Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens more after blocked emergency exits trapped patrons trying to escape thick smoke and flames. The blaze erupted around midnight at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in northern Bangkok, sending customers scrambling [] The post Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27 as Blocked Emergency Exits Hamper Escape appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Reuters

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· Jul 13, 2026

GRAPHIC WARNING: Dozens killed, scores injured in Bangkok's deadly pub fire

THIS VIDEO CONTAINS SENSITIVE FOOTAGE THAT MAY DISTURB SOME VIEWERS A fire at a Bangkok pub killed at least 27 people and injured dozens, after obstructed emergency exits hindered patrons choking on smoke from escaping the burning venue. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #bangkokfire #pub #thailand Read the story here: https://reut.rs/44mk0DL 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

ABC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

What to know about the Bangkok bar fire that killed 27

Thai authorities are investigating a Bangkok bar fire that killed at least 27 people and injured dozens more, the latest in a long history of catastrophic fires at bars, clubs, and other nightlife venues worldwide

Daily Finland

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· Jul 12, 2026

Fire kills 27 in Bangkok pub

A fire at a pub near Lat Phrao Road in Bangkok's Chatuchak district killed 27 people and injured more than 10 others late Sunday, Thai media reported, said Xinhua. The fire broke out at around 11:57 p.m. local time and was later extinguished. The injured were taken to hospitals for treatment. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived at the scene at around 1:44 a.m. on Monday, and said most of the victims died from smoke inhalation. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Huge fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 27

BANGKOK: A huge fire in a Bangkok bar killed at least 27 people and injured dozens, officials and witnesses said Monday, the deadliest such incident in Thailand for almost two deca...

Korea Times News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 28

Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 28

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 2, 2026

Bilik penghawa dingin Kompleks PKNS terbakar

SHAH ALAM: Pengunjung di pusat beli-belah Kompleks PKNS, Seksyen 14, di sini gempar apabila melihat kepulan asap di dalam premis itu susulan berlaku kebakaran, hari ini. Penolong Pengarah Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Selangor, Ashrul Riezal Asbar berkata, kebakaran membabitkan sebuah bilik penghawa dingin (AHU) di premis berkenaan. “Komander operasi melaporkan kebakaran melibatkan ... Read more The post Bilik penghawa dingin Kompleks PKNS terbakar appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Tribune

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok eatery fire: At least 27 dead, 63 injured after stage circuit breaker explodes

A devastating fire at a Bangkok eatery killed at least 27 people and injured 63 others early Monday morning. The blaze, reportedly triggered by a stage circuit breaker explosion, spread rapidly through ceiling decorations. Most fatalities resulted from smoke inhalation as panicked victims fled towards the rear toilets.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least 27 dead after fire breaks out at Bangkok pub

A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told local media. Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging at the pub in the northern part of the Thai capital. Local media identified the venue as Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao in the Chatuchak district, described by Sky News as ‌a popular ‌local venue. People are seen trying to flee the building...

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 13, 2026

Deadly Bangkok pub blaze revives concerns over fire safety lapses

Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports from the site where a deadly fire tore through a Bangkok pub around midnight on Monday.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 10, 2026

[Video] 🇮🇷⚡️ — A fire broke out at a mini-refinery in Pol-e Dokhtar, with flames intense enou [...]

— A fire broke out at a mini-refinery in Pol-e Dokhtar, with flames intense enough to prevent crews from approaching the source, Tasnim News reports.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27 After Midnight Circuit Breaker Blast Traps Victims

A midnight fire at the Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok killed 27 people and injured 63, with many victims found trapped in back restrooms. Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul said a musician saw smoke from a stage circuit breaker before power failed and smoke engulfed the venue.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 13, 2026

Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 27, injured dozens

Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 27, injured dozens

India TV News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Explainer: What is the Fire Safety Act? Key rules every coaching centre, hotel and hospital must follow

The devastating fire at a coaching centre in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow, which claimed 15 lives and left several others seriously injured, has once again brought fire safety standards under sharp scrutiny. The tragedy comes close on the heels of another major fire incident at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, reigniting concerns about safety compliance in public buildings across the country. As investigations continue into the Lucknow incident, experts and authorities are questioning whether coaching institutes, hotels, hospitals and commercial establishments are adequately following fire safety regulations designed to prevent such disasters.

Euronews

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· Jul 9, 2026

At least 28 dead in fire at shoe factory in eastern China, state media reports

Footage shared by state television CCTV showed firefighters dousing the facade and interior of a large, multi-story white building with fire hoses, as thick black smoke poured out.

Irish News

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· Jul 13, 2026

27 killed after fire breaks out at pub in Bangkok

Footage shows flames devastating the Na Ladprao beer hall in the northern part of the Thai capital.

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