Afghanistan, July 13 -- At least 27 people were killed and 63 others injured after a fire swept through a crowded cafe in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, late Sunday, authorities said. Officials warned the death toll could rise, with 22 of the injured reported to be in critical condition.
The fire broke out shortly before midnight on Sunday, July 12, engulfing the cafe and prompting a major emergency response. Firefighters spent several hours battling the blaze while rescue teams searched the building for survivors and recovered victims trapped inside.
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who visited the scene, said thick smoke spread rapidly throughout the building, leaving many customers with little time to escape.
According to Anut...