A fire broke out at a restaurant in northern Bangkok, killing at least 29 people, according to reports. Footage from the scene has been published.
A fire in northern Bangkok, first reported Sunday evening, has left at least 29 dead, according to unverified reports. The initial reports described the blaze at a restaurant; subsequent reports from Israeli media cited at least 27 fatalities at a pub, and the venue was later described as an entertainment complex. The cause of the fire remains unconfirmed.
The Zioneer's coverage of the event began at 21:47 Jerusalem with an initial report of at least 29 killed in a restaurant fire. Shortly after, at the same published time, an update cited Israeli media reporting at least 27 killed in a pub fire. A further report described the location as an entertainment complex with dozens killed and wounded. At 21:47, ZAKA, the Israeli rescue organization, reported via ynet that no Israelis or Jews were among the casualties.
Local authorities have not yet confirmed the casualty toll or the cause of the blaze. The fire remains under investigation.
The exact number of fatalities, the name of the venue, and the cause of the fire remain unverified. The discrepancy between initial reports of 29 dead and later reports of 27 dead has not been resolved.
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