Macedonia

A tragic incident unfolded in a packed nightclub in North Macedonia over the weekend, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of 59 lives in a catastrophic fire. According to state prosecutor Ljupco Kocevski, the venue possessed only one emergency exit, which was unfortunately locked, and it lacked essential fire safety measures, including fire extinguishers and sprinklers. To compound the situation, the nightclub housed flammable materials. The fire erupted during a hip-hop concert in the town of Kocani around 3 AM local time…

A tragic fire engulfed a crowded nightclub in the North Macedonian town of Kocani early this morning, resulting in the loss of 59 lives and injuring over 150 others. The blaze erupted as sparks from pyrotechnic devices ignited the roof during a live band performance. In response to this catastrophe, authorities have detained approximately 20 individuals linked to the incident, including government officials and the manager of the Pulse nightclub, which was operating without a valid license, as confirmed by Interior Minister…