At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire

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A devastating fire at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, has claimed the lives of at least 27 people.
Firefighters responded to the blaze shortly after midnight Monday, finding patrons escaping the flames.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, with over 60 others hospitalized.

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A devastating fire at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, has claimed the lives of at least 27 people. Firefighters responded to the blaze shortly after midnight Monday, finding patrons escaping the flames. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with over 60 others hospitalized.

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At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire

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