Initial probe points to electrical short circuit in air-conditioning unit as cause of blaze
Bangkok pub fire kills 27, blocked exits hamper escape
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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived at the scene at around 1:44 a.m. on Monday. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. By Zhang Dongfang. Initial investigations suggest the blaze was caused by an electrical short circuit in an air-conditioning unit, starting near the stage and spreading rapidly.
Furthermore, Obstructed emergency exits, blocked by beer crates and a table, significantly hampered patrons' escape, trapping many inside the venue.
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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived at the scene at around 1:44 a.m. on Monday.
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An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. By Zhang Dongfang
according to China News Service (ECNS)Initial investigations suggest the blaze was caused by an electrical short circuit in an air-conditioning unit, starting near the stage and spreading rapidly.
according to The IndependentObstructed emergency exits, blocked by beer crates and a table, significantly hampered patrons' escape, trapping many inside the venue.
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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived at the scene at around 1:44 a.m. on Monday.
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