Goa Nightclub Survivor Recalls Moments Before Fire Details on What Caused the Blaze

A fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, tragically killed 25 people shortly after midnight, with eyewitnesses reporting that fireworks set off inside the club ignited the blaze. Many victims, including tourists and staff, succumbed to suffocation as panic ensued, causing a stampede. Goa’s Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed preliminary findings and announced arrests, while PM Modi expressed condolences. An investigation is ongoing, and compensation for victims’ families has been promised.

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