Goa Nightclub Inferno: 25 Lives Lost, Safety Lapses and Illegal Construction Exposed

A devastating fire at a Goa nightclub has claimed at least 25 lives, leaving many questions unanswered. The blaze occurred at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, a popular tourist destination, in the early hours of Sunday. Eyewitnesses describe a chaotic scene as the fire broke out, with flames engulfing the upper floor where around 100 tourists were dancing. "There was a sudden commotion as the flames started erupting," said Fatima Shaikh, a tourist from Hyderabad. "We rushed out of the club only to see that the entire structure was up in flames.