25 People Killed In Devastating Fire At Goa Nightclub

A major accident occurred late at night in a restaurant-cum-nightclub located in the Arpora area of ​​Goa due to a blast. In a few seconds, the fire spread so rapidly that people did not even get time to escape. The fierce fire shook the entire area. 25 people died in the accident, 20 of whom died due to suffocation, while three people were burnt alive. MLA Michael Lobo has described the accident as extremely tragic and demanded a safety audit of clubs.

Blast occurred and people panicked and rushed into the basement

Fire broke out in the kitchen of a restaurant-cum-nightclub due to a blast and quickly spread to the basement. Instead of running outside, people ran downstairs, where the smoke suffocated them.

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This horrific accident occurred at the Birch by Romeo Lane club in Arpora village, Goa, when a blast occurred in the kitchen area. In a few seconds, the fire engulfed the entire kitchen and within moments, a cloud of smoke filled the basement.

People ran towards the basement to escape

The club's basement was full of employees at that time. Most of the people were working there. As soon as the fire broke out, there was chaos. According to eyewitnesses, instead of running outside, people ran towards the basement, where a thick layer of smoke had already spread.

25 dead in Goa nightclub accident

Of those who died in the accident, 20 died due to suffocation, while the bodies of three people were found badly burnt. Later, two more people died. A total of 25 people lost their lives. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant described the incident as a "very painful day" for the state and ordered an inquiry into the matter.

This popular party venue is located approximately 25 kilometers from Panaji, the state capital, and was opened last year.

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What did Chief Minister Pramod Sawant say?

'This incident is extremely unfortunate for a tourist state like Goa. This fire incident occurred due to people illegally operating such activities. 23 people have lost their lives in this accident. The government will conduct a thorough investigation into the entire matter. The investigation will ascertain the exact causes of the fire, and the strictest possible action will be taken against those found guilty under the law. Most of the deceased were members of the club's kitchen staff, including three women. Three to four tourists are also among the dead.'

What did Goa DGP Alok Kumar say?

'An unfortunate incident occurred at a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora. The police control room received information about the fire at 12:04 AM, following which police, fire brigade, and ambulances were immediately dispatched to the spot. The fire has been brought under control, and all the bodies have been recovered. The police will investigate the reasons behind this incident, and action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.'

Summary

Initial investigations revealed that the club lacked adequate fire safety arrangements. The blast is believed to be the main cause of the fire. The administration has indicated that strict action will be taken against the club management.