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At least 23 people died after a fire broke out at a club in North Goa’s Arpora late Saturday night. According to the police, the fire broke out around midnight at a club called Birch by Romeo Lane at Baga, one of the most popular beaches in the coastal state.
The fire is suspected to have been caused by a cylinder blast around midnight, said police officials. Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and rescue operations were underway until early Sunday morning.
Police said they believe a majority of the dead are staff employed at the club. Senior police officers, including the DGP, and police teams from North Goa district have rushed to the spot.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the Arpora fire tragedy and extended condolences to the bereaved families. Modi said he has spoken to Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant and assured all possible assistance for those affected. An Ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs from PMNRF will be given to the kin of each deceased and injured would be given Rs. 50,000 as confirmed by PMO.
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