Goa Fire News Live Updates: At least 25 people were killed in a blaze at a nightclub, Birch by Romeo Lane, in North Goa late Saturday night. The popular party venue at Arpora village, around 25 km from the state capital Panaji, opened last year.
Death Toll Rises to 25
At least 25 persons were killed and six others suffered injuries in a massive fire that erupted at a nightclub in North Goa after midnight on Sunday, police said. While the police earlier said 23 persons died in the fire, they later confirmed two more deaths. The deceased included four tourists and 14 staff members, while the identity of the remaining seven was yet to be established.
Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia Announced
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the tragedy that claimed 23 lives. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF will be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Arpora, Goa, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000, his office said.
“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 posted on X.
Nightclub Did Not Abide By Safety Norms?
As per initial information, the nightclub had not abided by the fire safety norms, CM Pramod Sawant said. “We will take action against the club management and also against the officials who allowed it to operate despite flouting safety norms,” Sawant said. “This is an unfortunate incident during the peak tourist season in the coastal state,” Sawant said. “We will conduct a detailed inquiry into the incident and stringent action will be taken against the guilty,” the chief minister added.
