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Bangkok pub fire kills 27, injures dozens; exits blocked, AC short circuit suspected

Jul 13, 2026

The Reuters segment shows verified eyewitness video of the fire at a Bangkok pub late Sunday, with thick smoke and flames. It reports at least 27 dead and dozens injured, the fire starting near the stage and spreading quickly. Officials cite two obstructed exits and an initial assessment of an electrical short circuit in a ceiling air conditioner as the likely cause.

Source: Reuters

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Sky News covers Bangkok pub fire with 27 reported dead

Jul 12, 2026

Sky News broadcast reports a deadly fire at a Bangkok pub, citing at least 27 deaths, 22 critically injured and 63 hospitalized. Correspondent Cordelia Lynch describes devastation, bodies removed from the scene, and many victims trapped in bathrooms near the fire exit. The Thai prime minister is reported at the scene, relaying accounts of an explosion near a circuit breaker followed by rapid flames. The venue was busy on a Sunday night and popular with young people, including workers from Laos. An emergency hotline is mentioned for families. Footage of the aftermath and families awaiting news is shown.

Source: Sky News