Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 04:40am on 17 Mar 2025,Monday International
A catastrophic fire erupted at the Pulse nightclub in Kočani, North Macedonia, claiming at least 59 lives and injuring 155 others. The blaze ignited around 2:35 am during a performance by the local hip-hop band DNK, when pyrotechnic effects set the flammable ceiling alight. Over 1,500 attendees, predominantly aged between 14 and 24, scrambled toward the venue's sole exit, leading to a deadly stampede. Investigations revealed that the club lacked a valid operating license, implicating high-level corruption. Authorities have detained approximately 20 individuals, including government officials and the club's management. The government has declared a seven-day national mourning period and initiated comprehensive inspections of similar venues to prevent future tragedies.
