Four members of same family killed in Goa nightclub fire that left 25 dead

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Hannah Ellis-Petersen in DelhiDecember 8, 2025 at 07:25 AM

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A fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, India, killed 25 people on Saturday night. The blaze, which broke out just before midnight, trapped and suffocated mostly staff members in the basement, which lacked a fire safety exit. Among the dead were four members of the same family from Delhi, who were on their first Goa holiday. Authorities arrested the venue's general manager, owners, and event organizers, citing multiple safety regulation violations, including the use of flammable materials and pyrotechnics during a live music show. Investigators are exploring the cause of the fire, suspecting either faulty electrics or sparks from the pyrotechnics. The state government has formed a committee to investigate the incident.

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