Arpora : At least 25 people, including tourists and staff members, were killed after a massive fire broke out around midnight at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa. While initial reports indicated a suspected cylinder blast, fresh local media reports now suggest the blaze may have been triggered by an electric pyro gun used inside the club during the event.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ordered an inquiry into the incident. "Today is a very painful day for all of us in Goa…I am deeply grieved and offer my heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved families in this hour of unimaginable loss. I visited the incident site and have ordered an inquiry into this incident. The inquiry will examine the exact cause of the fire and whether fire safety norms and building ru

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