Tourists among 25 killed in fire at Goa club, PM expresses condolences
PTC News Desk: At least 25 people lost their lives in a major fire at a nightclub in North Goa, believed to have been triggered by a cylinder explosion, during the late hours between Saturday and Sunday, according to police.
The blaze erupted shortly after midnight at Birch by Romeo Lane, located in Baga — a popular beach area in Arpora village, about 25 km from the capital city, Panaji. Authorities have filed an FIR for culpable homicide in relation to the tragedy. Videos shared on X show intense flames rapidly consuming the entire club premises.
"An unfortunate incident occurred in a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora. At 12.04 am, the police control room received information about a fire, and the police, fire brigade, and ambulances were rushed to the spot. The fire is now under control, and all the bodies have been recovered," Goa Director General of Police (DGP) said.
Goa Police on Sunday morning confirmed that the fire claimed 25 lives, including four confirmed tourists and 14 staff members, while the identities of seven victims are yet to be established.
#WATCH | Arpora | Goa DGP Alok Kumar says, "An unfortunate incident occurred in a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora. At 12.04 am, the police control room received information about a fire, and the police, fire brigade, and ambulances were rushed to the spot. The fire is now under… https://t.co/8Lv18IvNoh pic.twitter.com/WyjMBuuvSv — ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2025
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who inspected the site late at night, stated that most of those who died were members of the kitchen staff, including three women, while three to four tourists were also among the casualties. He has ordered a magisterial inquiry to determine what caused the fire.
Preliminary reports indicate that the nightclub had not complied with fire safety regulations. “We will take action against both the club management and the officials who allowed it to operate despite flouting safety norms,” Sawant said.
- With inputs from agencies
