25 Dead in Massive Fire at Goa Nightclub

A tragic fire broke out at a popular nightclub in North Goa late Saturday night, killing at least 25 people and leaving several others injured. The incident happened at a club located in Arpora village, a well-known tourist area. Officials said the fire spread very quickly, giving people inside very little time to escape.

According to the police, 4 of the dead were tourists, while 14 were staff members working at the club. The identity of the remaining victims is still being confirmed. Six people suffered serious injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at nearby hospitals. Most of the victims were trapped in the basement of the club, where smoke filled rapidly after the fire began.

Preliminary reports suggest that the fire may have been caused by an LPG cylinder explosion. The structure of the club was made using highly flammable materials, which made the situation worse. Firefighters and disaster response teams rushed to the spot immediately and worked for hours to control the blaze and rescue those trapped inside.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant visited the site soon after the incident and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives. He announced a high-level inquiry to find out the exact cause of the fire. He also promised strict action against anyone found guilty of negligence or violation of safety rules.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared his condolences with the families of the victims and said that the central government is closely monitoring the situation. The Goa Police Goa Police confirmed that legal action is being initiated and that the investigation is ongoing.

Local leaders revealed that the nightclub may have been operating without proper licenses and safety clearances. The building was earlier issued a demolition notice, but it continued to function due to ongoing legal issues. Early findings suggest that the fire started on the ground floor and quickly spread to the basement cutting off exits and leading to suffocation.