Thai police say 13 people killed, 35 injured in night club fireThe cause of the fire is still unknown and all victims so far have been identified as Thai nationals
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fire tore through a Thai nightclub early August 5 killing at least 13 people and injuring 40, a rescue services official said. Credit: Reuters Photo
At least 13 people were killed and 35 injured when a fire broke out at a nightclub in Thailand's eastern Chonburi province early on Friday, a police official said.
The cause of the fire is still unknown and all victims so far have been identified as Thai nationals, police said.
The fire at the Mountain B nightclub, southeast of the capital Bangkok, started at about 0100 local times (1800 GMT Thursday), Wuttipong Somjai, a superintendent at a local police station, told Reuters by phone.
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has assured families of victims they will receive help from authorities and urged entertainment venues nationwide to ensure they have proper emergency exits and safety measures in place.