A fire at a nightclub in Kocani, northern Macedonia, early on Sunday has left multiple people dead or injured. The blaze spread rapidly through the venue, engulfing the ceiling and roof. Authorities are working to determine the exact number of casualties.
59 people were killed and over 100 injured in a nightclub fire in Kocani, a town in northern Macedonia, in the early hours of Sunday, according to the state news agency, citing the interior ministry.
The blaze started and quickly spread to the ceiling and roof of the venue, which was rapidly engulfed in flames. "The number of victims and injured in the fire is being determined," the public prosecutor's office said in a statement.
Read next
20:17
A devastating fire in Kuala Lumpur has left dozens injured and homes severely damaged after a gas pipeline leaked in the city’s Putra Heights district. The unexpected blaze has sparked urgent calls for improved safety measures as authorities work to investigate the cause and prevent further incident
12:00
Gas Pipeline Fire
A fire at a Petronas gas pipeline near Kuala Lumpur has injured at least 112 people and affected 49 homes, authorities confirmed.
11:26
American Airlines plane
22:31
20 people injured following a fire in a costume factory in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro
18:40
A fire at a clothing factory in Rio de Janeiro left at least 20 people injured, with some in critical condition. The factory, which makes costumes for samba schools, was preparing for the upcoming Carnival.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment