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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1913, Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

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

Times of India

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July 13, 2026

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'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.

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DNyuz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire in Bangkok Bar Leaves at Least 27 Dead

More than two dozen people were killed when a fire broke out at a bar in Bangkok late Sunday night, spreading quickly and apparently sending many patrons fleeing toward the bathrooms at the back of the venue, where they died. Dozens of others were injured. The blaze broke out while a band was playing at []

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

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT - Flames erupt from Bangkok pub as patrons flee

Footage captures the explosive fire at a popular pub in Bangkok which has killed 27 people and injured dozens, with police investigating possible negligence including obstructed emergency exits as people scrambled to flee the burning venue. #fire #pub #bangkok #thailand #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/bangkok-pub-fire-kills-least-27-people-ap-reports-2026-07-12/ 👉 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

Daily Express

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· Jul 12, 2026

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

The cause of the fire was still under investigation.

DW News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Deadly Bangkok bar fire kills at least 27 | DW News

At least 27 people were killed after a fire ripped through a Bangkok bar. Authorities say many victims fled toward the back of the venue as flames and smoke spread through the building. #bangkok #thailand #fire #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

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.

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.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least 27 dead, 22 critically injured after fire breaks out at Bangkok pub

An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand’s capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition, officials said on Monday, in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hub in recent years. “We have recovered 27 bodies, others are being sent to hospital,” said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, ‌who visited the site of the fire that broke out just before midnight on Sunday. Based on survivor accounts, Anutin said the pub in Bangkok’s Chatuchak...

Times of India

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· Jul 13, 2026

'Smoke was everywhere': How Bangkok's deadly pub fire unfolded; 27 killed – 10 key points

Tragedy struck at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub, where a fierce fire resulted in the deaths of twenty-seven people. Victims found themselves ensnared in the pub's bathrooms as they tried to escape. Smoke filled the venue quickly, contributing to the catastrophe. Emergency responders faced significant hurdles when attempting to rescue those inside. Authorities have launched an investigation to uncover what led to this heartbreaking event.

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.

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.

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

DawnNews English

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok Pub Fire Kills At Least 27 | Dozens Injured In Thailand Tragedy | Dawn News English

At least 27 people have been killed and 63 others injured after a devastating fire ripped through a pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who visited the scene, said survivor accounts indicated the venue quickly filled with smoke, forcing many people towards the rear of the building where there were reportedly no fire escapes. Emergency crews responded overnight as authorities launched an investigation into the cause of one of Thailand's deadliest fire incidents in recent years. #thailand #bangkok #fire #breakingnews #worldnews #pubfire #disaster #news --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok pub blaze kills 27: A look at the world's deadliest club fires

The explosive fire, which broke out at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub, killed 27 people and injured dozens

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Media] NEW - At least 27 people have been ‌killed and 63 injured in a fire at a pub in Bangko [...]

NEW - At least 27 people have been ‌killed and 63 injured in a fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/iwzv75y7oq/@disclosetvDisclose.tvFire engulfs popular Bangkok pub, killing 27 people and injuring 63Breaking news from around the world.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least 27 dead after massive fire breaks out in pub in Bangkok: Shocking footage shows flames bursting from door as revellers flee

At least 27 dead after massive fire breaks out in pub in Bangkok: Shocking footage shows flames bursting from door as revellers flee

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 12, 2026

Horror Bar Fire Kills at Least 27

Chalinee Thirasupa / REUTERSA massive fire that broke out at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, early on Monday morning killed at least 27 people. The fire was reported around midnight and took about 30 minutes for firefighters to bring it under control, officials said. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters that at least 27 people had been killed in the blaze and that several of those injured had been taken to the hospital. Charnvirakul said a musician who performed at the pub told him they saw a circuit breaker emit smoke before the power went out, followed by an explosion and a thick cloud of smoke. The prime minister added that many victims were found at the restrooms toward the back of the bar, and that the cause of the fire is under investigation. It’s not the only mass casualty fire the nation has experienced in recent years. In 2022, 14 people died after a fire burned down a music pub in eastern Thailand.Read it at APRead more at The Daily Beast.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 13, 2026

At least 27 dead in Bangkok after fire breaks out at bar: Officials

At least 27 people are dead and another 22 are in critical condition after a fire at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, erupted early Monday morning local time. A large blaze engulfed the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the nation’s capital, sending patrons fleeing into the bathrooms at the back of the []

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 13, 2026

At least 27 people died and 63 were injured in a deadly fire at a Bangkok pub.

At least 27 dead, 63 injured after fire at Bangkok pub The fire began shortly before midnight, and spread quickly through the venue. Authorities believe the fire was caused by an electrical fault and reports say many victims were trapped near locked exits. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the scene and expressed condolences to the families of the victims and ordered an investigation into the disaster. The tragedy has sparked fresh questions about fire safety standards and emergency exits at Bangkok nightspots. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Thailand #Bangkok #BreakingNews

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.

The West Australian

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· Jul 1, 2026

Antwerp fire: Several killed and many injured after blaze breaks out in high-rise unit block

Several fatalities have already been reported after an inferno broke out on the eighth floor of the building.

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.

Fark

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· Jul 13, 2026

At least 27 dead in Bangkok bar fire which, judging from the photos, seems to have involved a plasma cannon [Scary]

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KTLA 5

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· Jul 6, 2026

Activist's sisters demanding justice after brother killed at July 4 party in Compton

A man and a woman were killed, and three others were injured, including one critically, after gunfire erupted at what appeared to be a large Fourth of July celebration at an apartment complex in Compton Saturday. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bangkok pub fire leaves at least 27 dead as investigation begins

A fire at a pub in Bangkok that broke out around midnight has killed at least 27 people, with several others taken to hospital, authorities say. Firefighters have been able to contain the blaze, and crews have been checking the site for any belongings. Thailand's Prime Minister says the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

27 Killed, 63 Injured in Bangkok Pub Fire; Probe Underway

BANGKOK, July 13: At least 27 people were killed and 63 others injured, including 22 in critical condition, after a fire tore through a crowded pub in Bangkok late Sunday, authorit...

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok pub fire kills 27; circuit breaker fault suspected

A deadly blaze ripped through a Bangkok pub overnight, prompting a major emergency response and an investigation into its cause

India TV News

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· Jun 23, 2026

A funeral delayed, a mother uninformed: About two Kanpur friends who lost their lives in Lucknow fire tragedy

As many as 15 persons were killed after a major fire engulfed a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area. Among those dead are two friends from Kanpur– 28-year-old Sanyam Vij and 25-year-old Surajbhan Singh. The two young men, colleagues at an animation studio and close friends for years, were among those trapped inside the building when the blaze broke out.

Wall Street Journal

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· Jul 10, 2026

Deadly Factory Fire Highlights Dangers of China’s Manufacturing Might

The blaze, which killed 28 people, comes shortly after similar incidents at a coal mine and another at a fireworks factory.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 4, 2026

11 buah rumah musnah dalam kebakaran di Inanam

KOTA KINABALU: Sebanyak 11 buah rumah musnah dalam kebakaran di Kampung Kalansanan, Inanam, di sini, malam tadi. Ketua Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Lintas, Noor Sherriyana Bohari, berkata, bagaimana tiada mangsa dilaporkan terlibat dalam kejadian kira-kira pukul 9.20 malam itu. “Pasukan tiba di lokasi pada pukul 9.30 malam dan mendapati kebakaran membabitkan 12 rumah jenis ... Read more The post 11 buah rumah musnah dalam kebakaran di Inanam appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 1, 2026

Multiple deaths reported in 'raging fire' at Belgian apartment block

Multiple deaths were reported Wednesday when a raging fire ripped through an apartment block in the Belgian city of Antwerp, police said. The blaze broke out mid-morning on the ei...

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.

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.

RTÉ News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire exits in Bangkok bar were impeded - Governor

An explosive fire at a pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok killed 27 people and injured dozens more, officials said, after obstructed emergency exits hindered patrons choking on smoke from escaping the burning venue.

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