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Fire erupts at luxury Koh Kut resort, celebrities have narrow escapes
13 Sept 23:36 Key points summarised by AI
- A fire erupted at a luxury resort on Koh Kut Island, Thailand, forcing several Thai celebrities and their families to make narrow escapes.
- Dr. Jiraporn Arunakul, a prominent pediatrician, suffered a fractured vertebra and head injuries after falling during her escape, while former actress Thamolpan Panuchitputtiwong and her family also sustained injuries.
- Survivors criticized the expensive resort for its apparent lack of crucial safety systems, such as smoke detectors, fire alarms, and sprinkler systems, which they believe exacerbated the danger.
- The blaze rapidly consumed the villa, with one celebrity noting its complete destruction within just 10 minutes, emphasizing the swift and dangerous nature of the incident.
