Blocked Exits and Flammable Soundproofing Foam Contribute to Fatal Bangkok Bar Fire

The fire erupted at a bar in Bangkok. Huge flames burst from the venue's entrance. Investigators found that the building The fire erupted at a bar in Bangkok. Huge flames burst from the venue's entrance. Investigators found that the building

used foam for soundproofing. The foam was later identified as flammable and inappropriate. Exit routes were inaccessible during the blaze. Blocked exits hampered evacuation. More than two dozen patrons lost their lives.

The incident highlights safety concerns for venues using similar materials.