Fire Rescue

Scores dead in North Macedonia nightclub fire, at least 155 injured

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A massive fire tore through an overcrowded nightclub in North Macedonia on March 16, 2025, killing 59 people and injuring 155 in a chaotic escape during a live concert. The tragedy focused national attention on corruption in the small Balkan country as authorities detained more than a dozen people. The death toll may rise further, with at least 20 of the injured in critical condition, according to Health Minister Arben Taravari. The government has declared seven days of national mourning.
 

March 17, 2025