Four Nepalis among 25 killed in India’s Goa club fire

Summary

Four Nepalis were among 25 people killed in a fire at a nightclub in Goa, India, caused by electrical firecrackers, with arrests made and safety audits ordered on other clubs.

Key Points
  • Four Nepali citizens were among the 25 people killed in a nightclub fire in Goa, India.
  • The fire was caused by electrical firecrackers igniting wooden parts of the club.
  • Most deaths were due to suffocation in the basement and kitchen areas.
  • Goa's Chief Minister ordered arrests and safety inspections of other nightclubs after the tragedy.
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