Cambodia hotel fire kills at least 10 - in pictures


  • Firefighters battle a deadly fire at the Grand Diamond City hotel and casino in Poipet, Cambodia. AFP
    Firefighters battle a deadly fire at the Grand Diamond City hotel and casino in Poipet, Cambodia. AFP
  • Parts of the complex were destroyed by the fire. AFP
    Parts of the complex were destroyed by the fire. AFP
  • The hotel and casino complex is near the border with Thailand. The country sent firefighters to help. AP
    The hotel and casino complex is near the border with Thailand. The country sent firefighters to help. AP
  • At least 10 people died in the blaze and dozens were injured. AP
    At least 10 people died in the blaze and dozens were injured. AP
  • Some of those injured were in a critical condition. AFP
    Some of those injured were in a critical condition. AFP
  • People flash lights from a window during the fire. AFP
    People flash lights from a window during the fire. AFP
  • About 50 Thai citizens were trapped inside the hotel and casino complex. AFP
    About 50 Thai citizens were trapped inside the hotel and casino complex. AFP
  • At least 360 emergency personnel and 11 fire engines were sent to the scene. AFP
    At least 360 emergency personnel and 11 fire engines were sent to the scene. AFP
  • Rescue workers carry a person injured during the fire. AFP
    Rescue workers carry a person injured during the fire. AFP
  • Firefighters battle the flames. AFP
    Firefighters battle the flames. AFP
  • Emergency workers rescue people trapped in the complex. AFP
    Emergency workers rescue people trapped in the complex. AFP
  • People gather on window ledges to escape the blaze. AFP
    People gather on window ledges to escape the blaze. AFP
  • Smoke rises from hotel and casino complex. AFP
    Smoke rises from hotel and casino complex. AFP