Cambodian authorities said on Saturday (December 31) that the fire that broke out at the Grand Diamond City hotel-casino was caused by an electrical short circuit.

Cambodia casino fire caused by electrical short circuit, say authorities; death toll at 26

The death toll from the fire at the Grand Diamond City hotel-casino in Poipet, Cambodia climbed to 26 on Friday evening as rescuers finished searching the charred ruins of the complex.

Cambodia casino fire: Death toll rises to 26; rescue operation called off

A fire in a Cambodian hotel-casino on the border of Thailand has killed at least 19 people, police said Thursday. The fire broke out at the Grand Diamond City hotel-casino in Poipet at 11:30 pm local time Wednesday, police said.

Deadly Cambodia casino fire leaves 19 dead as people jump to escape the blaze