Panjim: At least 25 people were killed and several others injured after a major fire broke out at a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora, North Goa, on Sunday. Four among those killed were tourists, the police said. While 14 were staff, the identity of seven people is yet to be established.

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant offered his condolences and said that strict action will follow. ADVERTISEMENT

The blaze was reported around midnight, and emergency teams rushed to the spot. The cause of the fire is still unknown though some people reported a cylinder blast.

“The fire broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, North Goa, resulting in 25 deaths, out of whom 4 confirmed to be tourists, 14 were staff members, and the identity of seven is yet to be established,” Goa Police told news agency A

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