At Least 23 Dead in Goa Nightclub Fire as Probe Flags Safety Lapses

Overview

• The blaze struck the Arpora nightclub in North Goa, a popular venue in the resort area, according to police.
• Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said three people died from burns and the rest from asphyxiation.
• Sawant reported that most of the dead were kitchen workers, including three women, with three or four tourists among the victims.
• Preliminary checks indicate the club was operating without required fire-safety compliance, with accountability promised for the owner and permitting officials.
• The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation as authorities conduct forensic and regulatory reviews.