"At least 23 people have died after a fire at a popular nightclub in the resort city of Goa in southwest India late on Saturday night, officials said. In a post on X early Sunday morning, Chief Minister of Goa state Pramod Sawant said he had visited the site of the "major fire" at a club in Arpora, adding that he has ordered an inquiry into the incident."
""Those found responsible will face the most stringent action under the law any negligence will be dealt with firmly," Prawant said. What else do we know about the fire? The chief minister told reporters at the scene that "three to four" tourists were among the dead."
"Prawant also said three people had died from burn injuries, with 20 others dying from suffocation. According to Indian media reports, police believe most of the dead were employees of the nightclub. Initial investigations suggest the fire started after a gas cylinder exploded in the kitchen, the Indian PTI news agency reported, citing the local police chief."
At least 23 people died after a fire at a nightclub in Arpora, Goa late on Saturday night. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant visited the site early Sunday and ordered an inquiry. Authorities reported that three people died from burn injuries and 20 died from suffocation. Police and media say most of the deceased were employees of the nightclub. Officials indicated that a gas cylinder exploded in the kitchen, triggering the blaze. Three to four tourists were among those killed. Goa is a popular tourist destination known for sandy beaches, tropical climate and vibrant nightlife, with winter as its peak season.
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