Tragic Nightclub Fire in North Macedonia Claims 59 Lives
In a devastating incident, a fire swept through a nightclub in Kocani, a town in eastern North Macedonia, early Sunday morning. The disaster resulted in the deaths of 59 individuals and left 155 others injured, according to local authorities.
The fire ignited at approximately 2:30 a.m. during a performance by a local pop band at Club Pulse, as reported by Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski. Officials have confirmed that 39 of the deceased have been identified, and 18 of the injured are in critical condition.