Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:13pm on 17 Mar 2025,Monday International
A fire at Pulse nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, killed 59 people and injured 155. The blaze erupted during a performance by local band DNK, reportedly after fireworks ignited the roof. Many victims were under 18. Authorities arrested 20 people, including the club owner’s son and officials accused of issuing an illegal license. President Gordana Siljanovska vowed justice, while Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski declared seven days of mourning. Survivors described a chaotic escape as the only exit became overcrowded. Investigations into bribery and safety violations are underway, with nationwide inspections of clubs ordered.
