Seven killed, dozens hurt in nightclub fire

A fire broke out at a nightclub in the Thai resort town of Pattaya today, killing at least seven and injuring 49, police said.

Others may be trapped inside the Route 999 nightclub, said police officer Maj. Gen. Anand Charoenpasi.

A preliminary investigation showed no foreigners among the dead or injured.

The cause of the fire is not known.

Pattaya, about 70 miles southeast of Bangkok, is known for its beaches, its thriving sex industry and high crime rate.