Fire at famous Thailand market kills hundreds of caged animals

Thai rescuer carries a survived chicken from a fire at the Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok, Thailand (Sakchai Lalit/AP)

Hundreds of caged animals have died after a fire struck Chatuchak Weekend Market, one of the most famous markets in Thailand’s capital.

The fire was reported early on Tuesday morning and quickly swept across more than 100 shops in the market’s pet section, according to the Bangkok government.