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Most of the dead were the club’s kitchen workers, and included three women, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said
Updated – December 07, 2025 08:29 am IST
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant speaks to the media after at least 23 persons were killed in a blaze following a cylinder blast at a nightclub late on December 6, in North Goa, on December 7, 2025 | Photo Credit: PTI
Most of the dead were the club’s kitchen workers, and included three women, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. There were “three to four tourists” among those killed, he added.
Mr. Sawant, who rushed to the spot, told reporters that of the 23, three succumbed to burn injuries and the others died due to suffocation.
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- December 07, 2025 08:17
Deeply pained, says President Murmu
Expressing grief over the fire mishap in Arpora that claimed the lives of 23 people, President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended condolences to the families of the victims. In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, “Deeply pained by the tragic fire incident in North Goa district resulting in the loss of precious lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May they find strength during this difficult time. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.” — ANI
- December 07, 2025 08:09
PM announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia from PMNRF
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant after a nightclub blaze in the coastal state claimed 23 lives.“The fire mishap in Arpora, Goa is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest,” Mr. Modi posted on X.
“Spoke to Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected,” Mr. Modi said.
“An ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) will be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Arpora, Goa. The injured would be given₹50,000,” the PMO said in a separate statement. — PTI
- December 07, 2025 08:04
Goa police statement
- December 07, 2025 07:55
PM Modi spoke to me about tragic fire accident, says CM Pramod Sawant
- December 07, 2025 07:36
Night club did not follow fire safety norms, says CM Pramod Sawant
After visiting the site, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said “Primary information indicates that night club had not followed fire safety norms. I am ordering an inquiry on the incident.” — PTI
- December 07, 2025 07:25
Goa MLA Michael Lobo calls for safety audit of all clubs
BJP MLA Michael Lobo on Sunday (December 7, 2025) called for a safety audit of all clubs in Goa following a fire in Arpora that killed 23 people, including three women and 20 men.The BJP MLA expressed his grief, saying, “I am disturbed because of the incident. There are 23 casualties, three women and 20 men. Some are tourists, while most are locals who were working in the restaurant’s basement. We will need to conduct a safety audit of all other clubs in Goa, which is very important. Tourists have always considered Goa a very safe destination, but the fire incident is very disturbing, and such incidents should not happen in the future. The safety of tourists and the workers in these establishments is extremely important. Most people died due to suffocation as they ran towards the basement.” — ANI
- December 07, 2025 07:16
Very painful day, says Goa CM Pramod Sawant
- December 07, 2025 07:15
Deeply saddened, says PM Modi
- December 07, 2025 07:14
23 killed in midnight blaze at Goa club; three women among victims
At least 23 persons were killed in a blaze at a nightclub in North Goa following a cylinder blast late on Saturday (December 6, 2025) night, police said.Most of the dead were the club’s kitchen workers, and included three women, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. There were “three to four tourists” among those killed, he added.
Mr. Sawant, who rushed to the spot, told reporters that of the 23, three succumbed to burn injuries and the others died due to suffocation.
23 killed in midnight blaze at Goa club; three women among victims
A cylinder blast at a Goa nightclub resulted in a fire, claiming the lives of 23 staff members.
Published – December 07, 2025 07:27 am IST
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