Following the recent tragic bar fire in Bangkok that resulted in significant casualties, Prof. Xinyan HUANG, Associate Professor at BEEE and member of the State Key Laboratory of Climate Resilience for Coastal Cities (SKL-CRCC), and Prof. Liming JIANG, Associate Head (Partnership) and Associate Professor at the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE), were invited to provide expert insights on the incident.
Prof. JIANG and Prof. HUANG analyzed the fire dynamics, explaining how rapid fire spread and evacuation challenges led to the high casualty rate. They highlighted that critical factors — such as ineffective fire compartmentation, the use of flammable building materials, and inadequate emergency exit management—are common pitfalls in fire-prone urban environments. Their professional assessments were featured in various major media outlets, including United Daily News, Economic Daily News, and the Bastille Post.
Prof. HUANG has long been dedicated to research in fire dynamics and urban resilience. By contributing their expertise to this public discourse, Prof. JIANG and Prof. HUANG have highlighted the importance of fire safety engineering in urban planning. This collaborative effort underscores the commitment of the University and the SKL-CRCC to translating scientific research into practical solutions that enhance public safety and build more resilient, disaster-prepared coastal cities.Online coverage:
Bastille Post - 曼谷酒吧大火30死數十傷 專家指安全措施不足或致嚴重傷亡
Economic Daily News (Taiwan) - 曼谷酒吧大火至少32死73傷 各國專家看法一次看 | 國際焦點 | 國際 | 經濟日報
Line Today - 曼谷酒吧大火至少32死73傷 各國專家看法一次看 | 中央通訊社 | LINE TODAY
MSN Lifestyle UK - 曼谷酒吧大火至少32死73傷 各國專家看法一次看
PChome - 曼谷酒吧大火至少32死73傷 各國專家看法一次看 - 國際新聞 - PChome Online 新聞
Vision Times - 曼谷酒吧大火酿32死73伤 专家点出致命问题(图) - 亚洲 -
Yahoo News (Taiwan) - 曼谷酒吧大火至少32死73傷 各國專家看法一次看
United Daily News - 曼谷酒吧32死73傷 火勢如何失控、為何逃不掉？各國專家看法一次看 | 聯合新聞網
World Journal - 曼谷酒吧大火至少27死73傷 各國專家看法一次看 | 世界新聞網
