At least 25 people died in the fire from a popular nightclub in the seaside resort Goain the west of India, this Sunday, December 7th. Several tourists were among the victims. and it is not clear what started the fire at the Arpora nightclub in the North Goa area, but the place had already had safety issues Demolition work was ordered, but was not carried out.
On his official X account, Pramod SawantThe Goa Chief Minister wrote: “I am carefully analyzing the situation arising out of the tragic fire in Arpora 25 people were killed and 6 were injured. The six injured people are stable and are receiving the best possible medical care. “I have ordered a judicial inquiry into the entire incident to determine the cause and responsibilities.”
Hours earlier, during a visit to the scene of the fire, the president told reporters that “three or four” tourists had died. He also stated that three people died due to burns while the others lost their lives due to suffocation. “I visited the scene of the accident and ordered an investigation into this incident. Those responsible face the most severe legal action“, promised the minister.
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In addition, local legislator Michael Lobo announced this An audit will be carried out at similar locations to prevent new accidents.reported the PTI News Agency. The fire may have been caused by “the explosion of a gas cylinder”. But everything is still under investigation, local media said, citing police sources.
Fires occur very frequently in India due to deficiencies in construction practicesOvercrowding of houses and lack of compliance with safety regulations. For example, last May, 17 people died in a building fire in the city of Hyderabad.
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The president wrote on his official X account: “The fire in Arpora, Goa is deeply saddening. My condolences go out to everyone who has lost their loved ones. I hope that those injured recover as quickly as possible. I have spoken to the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji, spoke about the situation. The state government is providing all possible help to those affected“.
Sawant reposted this text and replied: “The Honorable Prime Minister spoke to me about the tragic fire in Arpora and I briefed him on the current situation on the ground. The Government of Goa is providing all possible assistance to the affected families in these difficult times.”
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