Deadly Fire at Bangkok Live Music Bar Kills at Least 12, Leaves 25 Critically Injured

A fire erupted at a live music bar in Bangkok late last Sunday, claiming at least 12 lives and leaving 25 people with severe injuries. The incident ranks as the city’s deadliest fire over the past 17 years. Local Bangkok officials said the blaze broke out shortly before midnight on Sunday, and firefighters took half an hour to bring the flames under control.