India, July 13 -- At least 27 people died, and several others were injured after a massive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's Bangkok, officials said on Monday, in what was among the worst such incidents in the popular tourist city in recent years.

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the scene after the fire, which started at 11:57 pm on Sunday. He said, "We have recovered 27 bodies. Others are being sent to the hospital."

He said a musician performing at the pub told him smoke began rising from a circuit breaker near the stage before the electricity failed. Moments later, an explosion was heard, and the venue rapidly filled with thick smoke.

Authorities are still trying to determine the cause of the fire at the bar ...