{"id":250250,"date":"2022-12-29T02:04:50","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T08:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=250250"},"modified":"2022-12-29T11:37:51","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T17:37:51","slug":"fast-moving-fire-at-cambodian-casino-resort-claims-lives-leaves-dozens-injured","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/fast-moving-fire-at-cambodian-casino-resort-claims-lives-leaves-dozens-injured\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast-Moving Fire at Cambodian Casino Resort Claims Lives, Leaves Dozens Injured"},"content":{"rendered":"

Update<\/strong>: Authorities have increased the death toll to 19 and report that 58 people are still missing.<\/p>\n

At least 11 people have died and 30 were injured during a huge fire that consumed a casino located in the Cambodian<\/a> city of Poipet, close to the border with Thailand, according to local police. Firefighters contained the blaze, but authorities are still searching for victims.<\/p>\n

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Firefighters battle a blaze at the Grand Diamond City Casino & Hotel in Poipet, Cambodia. The fire is under control, but it has left numerous people dead or injured. (Image: Peerapan Srisakorn via CNN)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In videos witnesses published on social media, a group of people trapped on the roof of the Grand Diamond City Casino & Hotel can be seen. Some of them eventually jumped to avoid the flames and didn\u2019t survive the fall.<\/p>\n

The fire reportedly started on Wednesday around 11:30 p.m. local time in the complex. Although it is now under control, police told the Cambodian media that there are still small pockets that could flare up. This makes entering the structure and rescuing more victims more difficult.<\/p>\n

Out of Control<\/h2>\n

There was a lot of activity at the property at the time the fire started, a result of the time of year and the time of day. Police are still trying to figure out how many guests may have been present, but believe hundreds of people were in the hotel and casino when the fire began.<\/p>\n

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The property employs around 400 workers. One media outlet reported that around 50 Thai employees and guests were initially trapped. However, it didn\u2019t provide an update on their current condition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The flames spread rapidly throughout the building, making evacuation difficult. Rescue teams had to use helicopters to evacuate groups of people who had climbed onto the roof.<\/p>\n

Emergency personnel \u2013 at least 360, according to local media \u2013 came from both Cambodia and Thailand, the latter because of the property\u2019s proximity to the border. Some of the injured were sent to Thai hospitals for treatment.<\/p>\n

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Another Video-
Massive fire that broke out at the #GrandDiamond<\/a> City Hotel in #Poipet<\/a> #Cambodia<\/a>
People are jumping out of a Hotel due to a massive fire.
At Least 10 People Dead, 30 Others Injured, and Potentially Dozens Missing. #GrandDiamond<\/a> #Poipet<\/a> #Cambodia<\/a> #BreakingNews<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4egjvny1jU<\/a><\/p>\n

— Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) December 29, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n