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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27 After Blocked Emergency Exits Trap Patrons
Caption: Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27 After Blocked Emergency Exits Trap Patrons. A devastating fire ripped through a Bangkok pub, killing 27 people and injuring dozens late Sunday night. Officials said blocked emergency exits trapped patrons as thick smoke and flames rapidly engulfed the crowded venue. The blaze reportedly started after an air conditioner suffered an electrical short circuit near the pub's front stage. Authorities said beer crates and furniture obstructed emergency exits, severely slowing desperate evacuation attempts during the disaster. Rescuers discovered numerous victims near restroom areas, where many fled while trying to escape the advancing flames. Sixty-three people were injured, including twenty-two critically, as firefighters searched the charred building for additional survivors overnight. Investigators continue examining the scene while forensic teams identify victims and determine the exact cause of the tragedy. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Bangkok,pub fire,Thailand,emergency exits,electrical short circuit,firefighters,smoke,casualties,evacuation,forensic investigation,fire safety,disaster
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