A flash fire at a Bangkok music bar on Sunday killed 33 people, including four core members of the house band Totsakan, who were performing when the blaze erupted—likely ignited by faulty wiring and exacerbated by flammable ceiling foam and blocked exits. Survivors described chaotic scenes with victims succumbing mainly to smoke inhalation; band leader Ice (Atipat Wijan) recounted his girlfriend, lead singer “Breeze” (Nahatai Sajjalert), dying from CPR efforts despite having no burns. A fourth band member, vocalist Thitiwat Kaewkanha, later died in hospital, deepening the tragedy for the tight-knit group whose roots music drew loyal weekly crowds.
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