Animals killed as fire rips through Bangkok pet market

A fire broke out early Tuesday at pet shops adjacent to Bangkok’s famous Chatuchak market, killing caged dogs, cats, birds and snakes, and damaging over 100 stalls. The blaze, believed to have started in the ornamental fish zone around 4am, spread across 1,300 square meters before being extinguished two hours later. While no human casualties were reported, hundreds of pets reportedly perished. The Bangkok governor visited the site and urged housing surviving animals. The cause is under investigation. Previous concerns were raised about endangered species traded in the area.