Government officials among 20 arrested after fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59
Arrests made after 59 killed, 100 injured in North Macedonia nightclub fire
- A fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kočani, North Macedonia, killed at least 59 people and injured more than 100, some of whom were under 18.
- The fire, which occurred during a concert, was likely caused by pyrotechnics igniting the flammable ceiling.
- About 20 people, including government officials and the club’s manager, were arrested; the club lacked a valid license, which was illegally issued by the economy ministry.
- Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski declared seven days of national mourning and promised to hold those responsible accountable.
- The incident prompted a large emergency response, with many victims hospitalised with severe burns.
