15 injured in critical condition. The death toll from the Bangkok fire rises to 32

Declared The Thai authorities today reported the death toll from a fire that occurred Sunday evening in a public place in the capital Bangkokrose to 32 people.

Dozens of people were trapped in the middle of Flames and smoke during a party in a restaurant north of the Thai capital.

An initial toll of 27 people was announced dead, but a number of those injured later died, bringing the total number to 32, according to authorities in the Tchatochak region.

The fire caused more than 70 people to be injured, including 15 who are still in critical condition, according to the same source.

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