Myanmar: 15 killed in karaoke bar fire

At least 15 people were killed and one injured in a fire at a karaoke bar in Myanmar’s central Magway township, according to the country’s Fire Service Department.
Myanmar: 15 killed in karaoke bar fire ảnh 1(Source: AP)
Hanoi(VNA) – At least 15 people were killed and one injured in a fire at a karaoke bar in Myanmar’s central Magway township, according tothe country’s Fire Service Department.

The fire occurred at about 10:00 p.m. (Myanmar time) on April 2. Losses fromthe fire is estimated to worth over 5 million kyats (over 3,671 USD)

Investigations are underway into the cause of fire.-VNA
VNA

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