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Witness says he crawled for exit as flames swept through Bangkok bar

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July 13, 2026

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Witness says he crawled for exit as flames swept through Bangkok bar

A musician who was performing when the fire broke out says he crawled for the exit - and was thrown from the bar when something exploded.

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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

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 13, 2026

Video shows people flee as flames rip through Bangkok pub

The clip shows people stumbling from the doorway of the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok, as flames jet overhead from the inferno inside the popular Thai bar

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.

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.

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.

Reuters

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· Jul 13, 2026

Rescuers search for survivors in Bangkok pub after deadly fire

Rescuers searched through the ash-covered interior of a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, after an explosive fire killed 27 people and injured dozens, officials said, with police investigating possible negligence including obstructed emergency exits as people scrambled to flee the burning venue. #bangkokfire #bangkok #pubfire #rescue #thailand

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.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Masked vandal smashes entrance to Haaretz offices, days after similar attack on Channel 12

Security footage showed the individual reaching through the entrance grates and tossing two bricks at a glass door, which punched a hole through the entrance before he fled.

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.

BBC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

At least 27 killed, eight critically injured in Bangkok bar fire

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

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 13, 2026

'More than just a building or business' - Connemara community reeling as fire destroys beloved shop and pub

The inferno ripped through the building in Recess, Connemara last week

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Akibat masalah hutang, lelaki bakar motosikal

PETALING JAYA: Seorang lelaki bertindak membakar sebuah motosikal selepas tidak berpuas hati berhubung masalah hutang dalam satu kejadian di Flat Sri Johor, Cheras pada minggu lalu. Lelaki warga tempatan berusia lewat 30-an itu diberkas dalam satu serbuan oleh sepasukan pegawai dan anggota Bahagian Siasatan Jenayah Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Cheras di hadapan sebuah kediaman ... Read more The post Akibat masalah hutang, lelaki bakar motosikal appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Malay Mail

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· Jun 26, 2026

Fire tears through three kiosks in Kuala Lumpur’s Petaling Street Market

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — A fire swept through part of Petaling Street Market in the early hours of today, destroyin...

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

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

27 killed, several injured in massive fire at pub in Thailand's Bangkok

Authorities are still trying to determine the cause of the fire at the bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak district, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said.

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.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

‘I ran towards the door’: Bangkok pub engulfed in flames, killing at least 27 people

Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging, with flames coming out of the front door and people trying to flee as thick black smoke billows into the sky.

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.

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.

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 []

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

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...

People.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Fire at Pub Kills at Least 27 People. Footage Shows Survivors Frantically Running Out of Burning Building

Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that a witness reported seeing smoke coming from a circuit breaker before an explosion rang out

Canada's National Observer

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· Jul 13, 2026

From the Ashes

When the village of Lytton, B.C., was destroyed by wildfire during the record-breaking 2021 heat dome, the world watched residents flee the flames. But for poet and café owner Meghan Fandrich, the hardest part came after the headlines faded.

Kathimerini

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· Jul 9, 2026

Fire spreads inside workshop near Thessaloniki after outdoor blaze

A fire broke out Thursday in the outdoor area of a workshop near a beach in Kalochori, west of Thessaloniki, with flames later spreading inside the facility.

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

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World · 19
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