An elderly woman died and more than 20 others were injured following a fire at a condominium in Bangkok’s Ratchathewi district in the early hours of Saturday.
The incident at the 27-storey condominium on Soi Phetchaburi 15 off Phetchaburi Road was reported to police about 12.35am.
More than 30 fire trucks went to the scene, as flames engulfed the 20th and 21st floors of the condo. Many residents evacuated the building, with some running up to the roof. Firefighters took about 30 minutes to bring the fire under control.
More than 20 residents suffered breathing problems and sought medical attention. However, a woman, aged around 70, died on the way to Rajavithi Hospital.
