Fire at Notorious Bangkok Market Kills 1,000 Caged Animals

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The fire has renewed calls from animal rights groups including PETA to halt the sale of animals there.

A firefighter pours water on an injured chicken following a fire at a pet market next to Chatuchak market in Bangkok on June 11, 2024.The early morning blaze broke out at around 4:10 a.m. local time and engulfed more than 100 pet shops in the famous market, according to Bangkok officials. Caged animals including dogs, birds, cats, and snakes were reportedly burned to death in their cages.

Chatuchak, like many markets in the Thai capital, is saturated with a variety of stores in its narrow lanes. The tourist hotspot boasts more thanThe pet section of the market is open throughout the week, and has frequently been criticized for its treatment of animals. Tuesday’s blaze invited renewed criticism from animal rights groups, including PETA.

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