North Goa Nightclub Fire: According to the Police spokesperson, “The fire at Birch by Romeo lane nightclub at Arpora in North Goa claimed the lives of 25 individuals, and 6 are injured.” The deceased includes four tourists and 14 staff members, while identity of seven individuals is still to be established.
Birch Nightclub Fire: What Led to the Deadly Fire?
Early investigations suggested that the fire first started on the first floor of the club, and due to the congestion and small doors, customers were unable to exit from the area. This fire broke out at the Romeo lane after midnight. It’s one of the popular venue located at Arpora village, located around 25 km from the state capital Panaji, opened last year.
North Goa Nightclub Fire: Goa CM orders Magisterial Probe after Nightclub Fire that killed 25
Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant on Sunday ordered an official investigation into the fire at a nightclub, which claimed 25 lives. CM Sawant, posted on X, saying that, “I am closely reviewing the situation arising from tragic fire incident at Arpora, in which 25 people have lost their lives and six have been injured.” “All six injured persons are in a stable condition and are receiving the best medical care. I have ordered a magisterial inquiry into the entire incident to identify cause and fix responsibility,” he said.
Speaking to PTI, Sawant said that FIR has been registered against the general manager of the nightclub, and they would be arrested. He also mentioned that this is the first time that such an incident has happened in Goa. An official inquiry has indicated that fire started on the first floor of the club, and due to congestion and small doors, the customers could not move out, the CM said.
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