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CentralWorld: Deadly blaze at Bangkok shopping complex CentralWorld: Deadly blaze at Bangkok shopping complex
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At least two people have died after a fire broke out at a major Bangkok shopping mall complex on Wednesday. At least two people have died after a fire broke out at a major Bangkok shopping centre complex on Wednesday.
The fire, which has now been brought under control, reportedly started on the eighth floor of the Centara Grand hotel at 17:40 local time (10:40 GMT). The fire, which has now been brought under control, reportedly started on the building's eighth floor at about 17:40 local time (10:40 GMT).
At least one of those who died had fallen from the building, local reports say. At least one of those who died had fallen from the building, local reports and witnesses say.
Videos on social media showed hundreds of people evacuating from the large shopping complex. Videos on social media showed hundreds of Thais evacuating from the large shopping complex.
Other clips showed emergency services struggling to get through gridlocked rush-hour traffic to get to the scene.Other clips showed emergency services struggling to get through gridlocked rush-hour traffic to get to the scene.
Bangkok Governor Assawin Kwanmuang told local media that one person had died at the scene and two others at local hospital. He also said seven other people were injured. At least 17 people have also been also injured, the Erawan Medical Emergency centre told AFP.
Hospital and police officials could only confirm two fatalities.
The cause of the fire has not been confirmed.The cause of the fire has not been confirmed.
Bangkok's governor, Aswin Kwanmuang, told a Wednesday night news conference that an investigation into the blaze would start on Thursday.
He also said the building would remain closed until deemed safe by officials.
On their Facebook page, CentralWorld said (in Thai) that the fire was brought under control about 30 minutes after it started.On their Facebook page, CentralWorld said (in Thai) that the fire was brought under control about 30 minutes after it started.
The shopping centre's website describes it as the largest lifestyle shopping destination in Bangkok.The shopping centre's website describes it as the largest lifestyle shopping destination in Bangkok.
It is also said to be as the 11th largest complex of its kind in the world.It is also said to be as the 11th largest complex of its kind in the world.