Tragic Fire at Macedonia Nightclub Claims 59 Lives After Concert Inferno
A devastating fire at Pulse Club in Kocani, North Macedonia has claimed 59 lives and left over 155 people injured in one of the country's worst nightclub disasters.
Macedonia nightclub exterior
The blaze erupted at approximately 2:30 AM during a concert by hip-hop duo DNK, with roughly 1,500 people in attendance. Investigators believe pyrotechnic devices ignited highly flammable ceiling materials, causing the fire to spread rapidly throughout the venue.
Survivor accounts describe chaos as panic-stricken attendees rushed toward exits. Marija Taseva, 20, survived after being caught in a stampede but reports her 25-year-old sister remains missing, potentially among those transferred to Skopje for treatment.
Law enforcement has made one arrest and issued four additional warrants, including one for the club's owner. The government has declared a seven-day national mourning period and ordered immediate safety inspections of all nightclubs and large venues across the country.
Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has pledged a thorough investigation to identify those responsible and prevent future tragedies.
The majority of victims were young people between 14 and 24 years old. With 18 people still in critical condition, the death toll may increase. Hospital staff face challenges identifying victims due to missing identification documents.
This incident has sparked nationwide discussions about venue safety regulations and fire prevention measures. The investigation continues as North Macedonia mourns this unprecedented loss of young lives.
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