GOA: At least 25 people were killed and fifty others were injured in a fire that engulfed the popular nightclub in Arpora, north Goa, late on Saturday night. The fire broke out when around several tourists were on the dance floor. A video from the club shows a dancer performing to the Sholay song 'Mehbooba o Mehbooba' as flames suddenly appear behind the console. Staff rushed to remove equipment, but the fire spread quickly. Witnesses described chaos as the blaze engulfed the ceiling and temporary palm leaf décor, trapping several people in the kitchen area. Most of the victims were staff members, including three women and 4 tourists were also among the dead. Authorities said most deaths were due to suffocation. “Suddenly, there was a fire. We rushed out of the club
A Sholay song, music, dance: Goa nightclub in full party mode, then deadly fire kills 25
The Times of India12/07
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