Fire In Thai Nightclub 13 People Died In The Fire That Engulfed The Building

Police colonel Wuttipong Somjai told CNN the fire broke out during live music and the burns ranged from “mild to severe.” All those who died were Thai nationals, he confirmed. Rescue officials said one of the dead was a 17-year-old boy, the youngest death identified so far. Colonel Somjai said investigations into the cause of the fire are now underway. Nattanit Pikulkaew said she was at the nightclub to celebrate her brother’s birthday and was near the front of the stage when a woman ran in screaming that the roof was on fire. Seconds later, he saw that the speakers on the stage were on fire. “Within time, the fire had spread to the ceiling,” he told CNN, adding that as audience members tried to leave, the entrance to the club was blocked. “I saw people trying to break the glass walls, but they were too thick,” he said. Her brother suffered severe burns and is in critical condition. his friend died inside the building. Raphon Namtham, a local musician who regularly plays at the nightclub on Monday nights, told CNN the venue opened two months ago and had become popular with locals for its live band performances, which took place every night from 12 am to 1 am. drink and dance,” he said. He was not at the nightclub when the fire broke out, but said the front door was the only point of entry and exit for patrons. Musicians entered and exited through the back door, which would be locked during performances, he said. He added that the ceiling of the nightclub was lined with acoustic panels that were highly flammable. Namtham said the band Taew Waew was performing at the time of the fire and that its replacement singer and keyboardist were among those who died. He said the drummer was on a ventilator on life support at a nearby hospital. Photos from a local search operation Rescue Sattahip showed badly charred seats inside the venue.

title: “Fire In Thai Nightclub 13 People Died In The Fire That Engulfed The Building " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-01” author: “Harvey Jones”

Police colonel Wuttipong Somjai told CNN the fire broke out during live music and the burns ranged from “mild to severe.” All those who died were Thai nationals, he confirmed. Rescue officials said one of the dead was a 17-year-old boy, the youngest death identified so far. Colonel Somjai said investigations into the cause of the fire are now underway. Nattanit Pikulkaew said she was at the nightclub to celebrate her brother’s birthday and was near the front of the stage when a woman ran in screaming that the roof was on fire. Seconds later, he saw that the speakers on the stage were on fire. “Within time, the fire had spread to the ceiling,” he told CNN, adding that as audience members tried to leave, the entrance to the club was blocked. “I saw people trying to break the glass walls, but they were too thick,” he said. Her brother suffered severe burns and is in critical condition. his friend died inside the building. Raphon Namtham, a local musician who regularly plays at the nightclub on Monday nights, told CNN the venue opened two months ago and had become popular with locals for its live band performances, which took place every night from 12 am to 1 am. drink and dance,” he said. He was not at the nightclub when the fire broke out, but said the front door was the only point of entry and exit for patrons. Musicians entered and exited through the back door, which would be locked during performances, he said. He added that the ceiling of the nightclub was lined with acoustic panels that were highly flammable. Namtham said the band Taew Waew was performing at the time of the fire and that its replacement singer and keyboardist were among those who died. He said the drummer was on a ventilator on life support at a nearby hospital. Photos from a local search operation Rescue Sattahip showed badly charred seats inside the venue.