12 Sep 2018 | 12:48 PM UTC
Myanmar: Hotel fire in downtown Yangon Sep. 12; minor casualties
Fourteen people slightly injured in a fire in a hotel in downtown Yangon, including seven foreign nationals
Event
On the early afternoon of Wednesday, September 12 (local time), a fire broke out in the City Star Hotel in downtown Yangon - on Maha Bandoola Garden Street, Kyauktada township - slightly injuring 14 people. Seven foreign tourists are among the injured.
Context
Hotel infrastructure and safety procedures in this developing country generally remain far below Western standards.
Advice
On a separate note, foreign nationals traveling to Myanmar must obtain a visa prior to departure. One should apply at the nearest Burmese embassy or consulate well in advance of travel. Passports should be valid for a minimum period of six months from the date of entry into the country. For additional information regarding entry requirements, contact a Burmese embassy.
