1,000 animals died in a fire at Bangkok's Chatuchak market, caused by an electrical short circuit in the pet zone.

1,000 animals were killed in a fire at Bangkok's famous Chatuchak market, gutting nearly 100 shops in the pet zone. The fire started due to an electrical short circuit and affected birds, dogs, cats, snakes, rats, pythons, and geckos. No human casualties or injuries were reported. Chatuchak market is one of South East Asia's biggest markets and home to a pet trade that is subjected to regular inspections.