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Bangkok bar fire kills at least 27; Almería wildfire in Spain claims 13 lives
World Desk · · 30s summary · 2 min read
The essentials
A bar fire in Bangkok's suburbs killed at least 27 people on July 13, 2026, according to reports. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt told reporters that smoke was likely the primary cause of the deaths. Thai authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, a forest fire in Spain's Almería province (Andalusia), declared contained on July 12, 2026, has claimed at least 13 lives and left 23 people missing since it began on July 10. The blaze destroyed over 6,000 hectares of forest, forcing the evacuation of 1,400 people.
- At least 27 dead in Bangkok bar fire on July 13, 2026
- Smoke identified as probable cause of deaths, says Bangkok Governor
- Thai authorities open investigation into circumstances
- Almería forest fire contained July 12: 13 dead, 23 missing, 6,000+ hectares burned
- Identified victims in Almería predominantly British and Belgian nationals
What we know
A bar fire in Bangkok's suburbs killed at least 27 people on July 13, 2026, according to Le Monde.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt told reporters during a press conference that smoke was likely the primary cause of the deaths.
Thai authorities have opened an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy.
Almería fire: 13 dead, 23 missing, fire controlled
A forest fire that broke out on July 10, 2026 in Spain's Almería province (Andalusia) has killed at least 13 people and left 23 missing, according to information published by Lost in the Jungle.
The Andalusian regional government declared the fire contained on July 12, 2026. Over 6,000 hectares have been destroyed and 1,400 people have been evacuated.
Identified victims are predominantly British and Belgian nationals.
A British couple on holiday was found severely burned and semi-conscious in a ravine near Bédar in Almería province. Airlifted by helicopter, they were admitted to intensive care with burns covering 40% of their body.
The numbers
Bangkok bar fire (July 13, 2026)27
Almería forest fire, Spain (since July 10, 2026)13
27
Deaths in Bangkok bar fire (minimum confirmed, July 13, 2026)
13
Deaths in Almería forest fire (since July 10, 2026)
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