New Delhi: A tragic incident occurred late last night in Arpora village, Goa. A gas cylinder exploded in a nightclub, causing a fire. Twenty-three people died in the tragic accident. Police reported that a massive fire broke out just after midnight at Birch by Romeo Lane, a popular party venue located about 25 kilometres from the state capital, Panaji, which opened only last year.
CM Sawant has ordered an investigation. Preliminary police investigation revealed that the cylinder exploded while people were working in the kitchen area. Within a short time, the flames engulfed the entire nightclub.
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All bodies recovered
The cylinder explosion at the nightclub late Saturday night caused such chaos that the happy lives of 23 people were shattered. Upon receiving the information, the fire brigade team immediately arrived at the scene. Goa Police Chief Alok Kumar and other senior officials arrived at the scene immediately after receiving information about the incident. According to news agency PTI, Goa DGP Alok Kumar said that the police control room received information about the fire at 12:04 am.
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Police, fire brigade, and ambulances immediately arrived at the scene. The fire is now under control, and all bodies have been recovered. The fire broke out in the kitchen area on the ground floor of the club. 23 people have been confirmed dead. The cause of the fire is believed to be a cylinder blast, although a thorough investigation is underway.