BANGKOK. A fire broke out Sunday night at the Ember Hotel near Bangkok’s popular Khao San Road, claiming the lives of three foreign tourists and injuring several others, Thai police confirmed on Monday.
The victims include a Brazilian woman, a Ukrainian man, and an American man. Police Colonel Sanong Saengmanee stated that one victim was found dead at the scene, while the other two succumbed to their injuries after being transported to the hospital.
Five others were hospitalized, including a Japanese woman in critical condition. The injured also include a Japanese man, two Germans, and a Thai electrician.
The blaze erupted on the fifth floor of the six-story hotel, which is located near the bustling backpacker haven renowned for its vibrant nightlife. At the time of the fire, the hotel was accommodating 75 guests.
Sreekanth Kolamala, a 37-year-old Indian tourist from Singapore, witnessed the dramatic rescue efforts. “Firefighters broke the glass over there to try to pull people out,” he recounted.
The flames were eventually contained, but the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
This tragic incident casts a somber shadow over one of Bangkok’s most popular tourist destinations, with authorities working to determine what led to the deadly blaze.
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