A devastating fire in the upscale nightclub “Birch by Romeo Lane” at Arpora in North Goa claimed at least 25 lives in the early hours of Sunday, with several among the dead identified as staff members.

Three individuals from Assam — Rahul Tanti and Manojit Mal of Cachar district, and Diganta Patir of Dhemaji — were confirmed among the deceased.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed deep sorrow at the tragic loss of lives, extending condolences to the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

The blaze, suspected to have been triggered by an LPG cylinder explosion, engulfed the building within minutes. Officials said the structure’s interior was made of highly combustible materials, causing the fire to spread rapidly and block escape routes.

While thre

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