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Why was this Bangkok bar fire so deadly? | About That
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6:45Now PlayingAn explosive fire engulfed a bar in Thailand’s capital, killing at least 28 people and injuring dozens more. Andrew Chang breaks down what we know from officials, witness accounts and fire experts about what might have started the blaze and why people may have struggled to escape.
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