A tragic fire in a nightclub in the North Macedonian town of Kocani claimed the lives of 51 people and left over 100 injured. The fire was started by pyrotechnic devices used during a concert, causing sparks to ignite the ceiling above the band playing on stage. The band members were seen stepping away as the fire spread. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze at the club named ‘Pulse.’ Many of the injured, including minors, were hospitalized with severe burns.
The Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, expressed deep sadness over the tragedy and called for urgent support for the injured and the families of the victims. The incident occurred at 3:00 a.m., and it was described as a difficult and sad day for the country. The public broadcaster reported on the high number of hospitalizations and the severity of the injuries.
The Interior Minister, Pance Toskovski, confirmed that the fire was caused by the pyrotechnic devices used during the concert. The video footage from the event showed the moment the fire started, highlighting the dangers of such devices in crowded places. Authorities were called upon to take immediate action to assist the injured and provide support to the families affected by the tragedy.
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