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Goa Nightclub Fire Kills 25 as Probe Targets Owners and Officials Over Safety Lapses

A preliminary finding identifies indoor 'electric firecrackers' as the likely trigger, prompting scrutiny of alleged licensing lapses.

The charred interiors of a nightclub, which caught fire early Sunday, are seen in Arpora, Goa, India. (AP Photo)
At least 25 people lost their lives in the late-night blaze on Sunday, with four of them identified as tourists and fourteen others as staff members.
After the Goa nightclub fire, the government on Monday intensified its crackdown on the Romeo Lane, a chain of popular upscale restaurants
Smoke and flames billow after a fire broke out due to a cylinder blast at a nightclub, in North Goa, after midnight on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

Overview

  • Police confirmed 25 dead, including five tourists, and six injured, with most victims being staff who succumbed to suffocation in the basement and kitchen.
  • Narrow access forced fire tenders to stop about 400 metres away and flammable temporary materials, including palm-leaf structures, fueled the rapid spread.
  • Four on-site managers were arrested and warrants issued for owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, with a Goa Police team in Delhi to detain them.
  • The government suspended three officials, set up a probe panel to report within a week, sealed related Romeo Lane venues, and ordered safety audits of clubs.
  • Compensation announced includes Rs 5 lakh from the state and Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for next of kin, plus Rs 50,000 for the injured.