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Lifestyle (https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/lifestyle) At least 27 killed in Bangkok blaze that ripped through popular bar • Copy link Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Forensic police officials inspect the site of a deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand(Reuters) • A devastating fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok, Thailand, early on Monday resulted in 27 fatalities and 63 injuries. • Initial investigations suggest the blaze was caused by an electrical short circuit in an air-conditioning unit, starting near the stage and spreading rapidly. • Obstructed emergency exits, blocked by beer crates and a table, significantly hampered patrons' escape, trapping many inside the venue. • Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a full investigation into the "national tragedy," with authorities working to identify all victims and offering compensation. • This incident marks another in a series of deadly fires in Thailand over the past three decades, highlighting ongoing safety concerns. 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