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Bangkok fire investigation finds locked doors and flammable decor as deaths climb to 30
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter14 hr. ago

Bangkok fire investigation finds locked doors and flammable decor as deaths climb to 30

A fire at a Bangkok bar called Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao resulted in 30 deaths and over 70 injuries, with 24 people in critical condition. Preliminary findings indicate the fire started due to a short circuit in an air conditioner, but investigators found locked doors, obstructed exits, and flammable decorations contributed to the disaster. Fire safety experts highlighted poor emergency signage, locked restroom doors, and the use of combustible materials like plastic flowers and foam. The bar was classified as a 'restaurant with live music' rather than an 'entertainment venue,' meaning it wasn't required to use fire-retardant materials. Authorities are now reviewing building and decoration regulations for similar establishments.

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Bangkok fire investigation finds locked doors and flammable decor as deaths climb to 30

A fire at a Bangkok bar called Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao resulted in 30 deaths and over 70 injuries, with 24 people in critical condition. Preliminary findings indicate the fire started due to a short circuit in an air conditioner, but investigators found locked doors, obstructed exits, and flammable decorations contributed to the disaster. Fire safety experts highlighted poor emergency signage, locked restroom doors, and the use of combustible materials like plastic flowers and foam. The bar was classified as a 'restaurant with live music' rather than an 'entertainment venue,' meaning it wasn't required to use fire-retardant materials. Authorities are now reviewing building and decoration regulations for similar establishments.

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