In the city of Kocani in North Macedonia, a fire broke out in a nightclub where over a thousand people were present.

It is estimated that the tragedy occurred due to the use of flame equipment during a concert held at the club. The fire quickly grew, spreading to the ceiling and roof of the club.

STAMPEDE OCCURRED DURING THE FIRE

It has been reported that at least 53 people lost their lives in the fire, with over 100 people injured. Most of the deceased are believed to have been crushed to death during the stampede. An investigation into the fire has been initiated, with the prosecution emphasizing that the death toll may increase. The Ministry of Interior has detained all individuals connected to the organization of the event.

DETAILS ABOUT THE FIRE ON NTV BROADCAST

Journalist Eran Nasip, based in Skopje, provided the latest details about the tragedy on an NTV broadcast. Eran stated: “The latest information I received before joining the broadcast is that 53 people have died, and hundreds are injured. It is reported that a fire broke out during a concert attended by 1500 people. According to allegations, the fire started from flares used onstage during a performance. The flares caused a sudden fire, leading to the roof catching fire and causing a stampede. As 1500 people tried to exit the venue, they ended up trampling each other. Of course, there are also cases of people being asphyxiated, but as I mentioned, current information points to 53 confirmed deaths and over a hundred injuries. It was a concert by one of Macedonia’s most famous bands, with attendees from all over the country. Macedonians are currently searching for their children, with some reports indicating that there were individuals under the age of 18 present. The death toll is expected to rise.”