51 dead, dozens more injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
AP March 16, 2025 07:22 PM
Synopsis

A massive fire in a nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, early Sunday resulted in 51 deaths and about 100 injuries. Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski stated the blaze, which started during a concert, was caused by pyrotechnics. Police have arrested one person in connection with the incident. Families are seeking information outside hospitals and city offices.

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A massive fire that broke out early Sunday in a nightclub in North Macedonia's southern town of Kocani has killed 51 people and injured about 100 more, interior minister Panche Toshkovski told a press conference. The blaze began around 2:35 am during a concert by a local pop group, according to Toshkovski. He said the young clubgoers used pyrotechnics that caused the roof to catch fire. Video on social media shows chaos inside.

Family members have gathered in front of hospitals and Kocani's city offices begging authorities for more information.

Toshkovski said police have arrested one man, but didn't provide details on the person's involvement. (AP) NPK NPK
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