Fire at Thailand Market Kills Over 1,000 Caged Animals
In a devastating incident, more than 1,000 exotic animals, reptiles, and pets perished when a fire tore through Bangkok's renowned Chatuchak Weekend Market. The blaze, which erupted in the early hours of Tuesday, ravaged over 100 shops, covering approximately 1,300 square meters of the bustling market. The fire is believed to have started around 4 a.m. local time in the ornamental fish zone of the adjacent Srisomrat Market, quickly spreading to the larger Chatuchak area. Initial investigations suggest an electrical fault as the cause, according to Police Superintendent Phuwadon Ounpho. Firefighters and rescue workers were met with a heartbreaking scene as they sifted through the charred remains of animals, mangled cages, and collapsed metal shop roofs. Among the casualties were snakes, spiders, and Siamese fighting fish, as confirmed by Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt. A Reuters witness reported seeing a medic treating a chicken near the smoldering ruins, highlighting the
