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Huge Fire in Bangkok, Casualties Reported

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A huge fire in a 10-storey building in Bangkok’s Yannawa district has left at least one dead and up to ten others injured, local media reported Friday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) According to the Bangkok Post newspaper, the fire broke out at around 10:30 a.m. local time (03:30 GMT) on the eight floor of the residential building.

The publication reads that from one to three people were killed, citing unofficial reports.

Several people with broken finesses, burns and suffering from smoke inhalation were hospitalized, according the newspaper.

According to reports, the fire is still spreading. Lots of fire engines and a police helicopter have arrived at the place of events. The number of residents trapped by the fire is unclear.

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