A devastating fire ripped through a packed nightclub in North Macedonia on March 16, killing at least 59 people and injuring 155 others 🌍💔. The blaze erupted during a hip-hop concert when pyrotechnic stage effects ignited flammable materials, officials confirmed.
Interior Minister Pance Toskovski revealed the venue lacked a valid operating license. Around 20 people, including government officials and the club’s manager, have been arrested as authorities investigate alleged safety violations and negligence 🚨. Photos from the scene show charred debris and shocked crowds, highlighting the chaos of one of North Macedonia’s deadliest peacetime disasters.
Survivors described scenes of panic as flames spread rapidly. “People were screaming, pushing—no one knew where the exits were,” one concertgoer told local media. The tragedy has sparked nationwide grief and renewed calls for stricter safety regulations in entertainment venues.
