ZAKA, the Israeli rescue organization, reported Sunday evening that there are no known Israeli or Jewish casualties in a fire in Bangkok, Thailand. The statement was issued via Israeli news outlet ynet.
On Sunday evening, ZAKA reported that no Israelis or Jews are known to have been injured in the fire in Bangkok, Thailand. The organization's update was carried by the Israeli news site ynet. This statement comes after earlier reports from the same evening confirmed a deadly blaze at a pub in the city.
The desk first reported the fire at approximately 21:47 Jerusalem time on Sunday, citing Thai media that put the death toll at at least 29. Within minutes, Israeli media outlet Israel Hayom reported at least 27 deaths at a Bangkok pub — a figure that aligned with the earlier report, suggesting the same incident with a slightly updated toll. By that same time, the Zioneer had noted dozens killed and wounded in a fire at an entertainment complex in Bangkok. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
As The Zioneer reported, the fire broke out at a pub in the city. Initial reports had indicated a restaurant in northern Bangkok, but subsequent coverage from Israeli media identified the location as a pub. No further details about the venue or the cause have been released.
It remains unclear what caused the fire, and whether any foreign nationals other than Israelis or Jews were among the casualties. ZAKA's statement specifically addressed Israeli and Jewish victims; the full scope of those killed and injured has not been officially confirmed by Thai authorities.
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