Nightclub Fire in North Macedonia Kills 59, Injures 155

The blaze during a concert in Kočani was triggered by pyrotechnics and is under investigation for safety violations and corruption.

The fire broke out at around 2:30 AM during a concert by the popular band DNK in the overcrowded 'Club Pulse' in Kočani, North Macedonia.
Investigators identified pyrotechnics used in the performance as the cause, which ignited the club's flammable ceiling materials.
Authorities have confirmed 59 fatalities, with victims aged between 14 and 24, and 155 injuries, 22 of whom remain in critical condition.
The nightclub lacked a valid operating license, and officials are investigating potential corruption and bribery linked to its operations.
Fifteen individuals, including the club's owner and event organizers, have been detained as part of the ongoing investigation.