About a thousand animals died in a fire in the capital of Thailand. The fire broke out at one of the most famous markets - the Chatuchak market.
The fire at the famous Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok broke out in the morning on Tuesday, June 11th, in the section where animals are sold. The fire quickly spread, covering an area of about 1,300 square meters.
11 June 2024 15:54
Firefighters managed to control the fire within an hour. However, during this time about a thousand pets died, including cats and dogs, snakes, birds, and rabbits, which were kept in cages and locked in stores.
Market fire in Bangkok. They were woken up by the screams of animals
According to the BBC, stall owners reported that they were woken up by the screams of animals.
- Suddenly, thick smoke filled the air, making it impossible to breathe - one of the women says.
More photos and videos are hitting the web, showing the burning market and what remains.
Some shopkeepers live on the market premises, but it is unknown how many were there when the fire broke out. The fire destroyed about 100 stalls, but according to the authorities, there were no human casualties.
