A fire has engulfed a hotel casino in Cambodia, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 50.
Local authorities said the fire broke out on Wednesday night at the casino complex in the town of Poipet in the country's northwest.
They said firefighters were sent to the scene and the injured people were being treated.
Some people have reportedly been trapped in the building, and a search operation is underway.
Poipet is on the Cambodian-Thai border, and has many casinos for foreign gamblers.
Local authorities said the fire broke out on Wednesday night at the casino complex in the town of Poipet in the country's northwest.
They said firefighters were sent to the scene and the injured people were being treated.
Some people have reportedly been trapped in the building, and a search operation is underway.
Poipet is on the Cambodian-Thai border, and has many casinos for foreign gamblers.
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Fire at a Cambodia hotel casino in Poipet claims at least 19 lives, injures over 50. The incident occurred on Wednesday night and is being investigated by local authorities. Reports suggest some individuals were trapped inside the building, with ongoing search efforts. Poipet, located near the
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221229_17/
Date: Dec. 29, 2022
Created: 2022/12/30 07:19
Updated: 2025/12/09 09:49
Last Read: 2022/12/30 07:20