Huge flames tore out of the entrance to the venue in Bangkok, where a fire at a bar became a death trap due to inaccessible exits and flammable foam used for soundproofing.

One investigator said the venue had used inappropriate material for soundproofing, which contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. The blaze erupted at the entrance, trapping patrons inside.

More than two dozen people died in the incident, according to reports from the New York Times. The combination of blocked exits and highly flammable acoustic foam created deadly conditions.

Authorities are investigating the venue's safety violations, focusing on the use of non-fire-retardant materials and inadequate emergency exits that turned the bar into a death trap.