At least 50 killed after fire breaks out at nightclub in North Macedonia
ByHT News Desk
Mar 16, 2025 01:35 PM IST
North Macedonia: The fire erupted at "Pulse," a nightclub in Kocani, during a performance by DNK, a well-known hip-hop duo in the country.
At least 50 people were killed after a fire broke out at a nightclub in North Macedonia during a concert attended by over a thousand people, AFP reported, citing state news agency MIA on Sunday.
The injured were transported to local hospitals in Kocani and Stip, located about 30 km south of the town. (File) (Pic used for representation)
The injured were transported to local hospitals in Kocani and Stip, located about 30 km south of the town. (File) (Pic used for representation)
According to the interior ministry, MIA reported that at least 50 people died in a discotheque in Kocani, a town around 100 km (60 miles) east of Skopje, where approximately 1,500 people had gathered for a concert. AFP was unable to independently verify the figures with local authorities.
The fire erupted at "Pulse," a nightclub in Kocani, during a performance by DNK, a well-known hip-hop duo in the country. The concert, which began at midnight on Sunday, primarily drew young attendees.
Online media outlet SDK reported that the fire started at around 3 am (0200 GMT), citing rescue sources who stated that over 100 people were injured.
The injured were transported to local hospitals in Kocani and Stip, located about 30 km south of the town.
Local media speculated that the fire was probably caused by the use of pyrotechnic devices.
(This is a developing story. Please check back for updates)
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