A devastating fire at the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora village, North Goa, has claimed the lives of 25 people, authorities confirmed.
A devastating fire at the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora village, North Goa, has claimed the lives of 25 people, authorities confirmed.
Police said that four of the deceased were tourists, while 14 were staff members working at the venue. The identities of the remaining seven victims are still being verified. Six people sustained injuries in the incident and are currently undergoing treatment at nearby hospitals.
The blaze reportedly erupted late on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday following a cylinder explosion inside the popular nightclub, which is located about 25 kilometres from Panaji. The establishment had started operations only last year and was frequented by both locals and tourists.
Officials stated that the majority of the victims were kitchen staff, and among the deceased were three women. Rescue teams from the police and fire department rushed to the scene immediately after receiving distress calls and launched an extensive rescue operation.
An investigation has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the fire and to assess any safety lapses. Meanwhile, authorities continue to monitor the condition of the injured and are coordinating with hospitals for their treatment.
PM Narendra Modi Tweets
The fire mishap in Arpora, Goa is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected.
PM Modi also announced that an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF will be provided to the next of kin of each person who died in Goa mishap, while the injured will receive Rs 50,000.
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