At least 19 people were killed and many others are feared dead in a fire at a Cambodian casino, with a rescuer describing how victims hurled themselves from a ledge in a desperate bid to escape the flames.

At least 16 killed after fire breaks out at Cambodian casino. POIPET, Cambodia  A massive fire at a Cambodian hotel casino Thursday injured over 60 people and killed at least 19  a number that officials warned would rise after the search for bodies resumes Friday.