A devastating fire ripped through a popular nightclub in Goa’s Arpora district at midnight on Saturday, killing at least 25 people—mostly staff—with several tourists also among the victims.
Indian authorities believe a gas cylinder exploded in the kitchen, triggering a fast-moving blaze that left bodies clustered near the ground-floor work area, suggesting many were employees unable to escape.
Witnesses described chaos and screams as the nightlife hub erupted into panic, while rescue teams worked through the night to recover victims and extinguish the fire.
Six survivors remain in stable condition, and officials have launched a formal inquiry, vowing strict action against anyone found negligent.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the tragedy “deeply saddening,” as Goa’s bustling tourist region grapples with one of India’s latest deadly entertainment-venue fires.
🚨 Tragic Goa Nightclub Blaze: 23 Lives Lost in Gas Blast Inferno 🔥💔
– Fire ripped through Birch by Romeo Lane club in Arpora, North Goa, around 1 AM – sparked by a gas cylinder explosion near the kitchen. 😢
– 23 dead (4 tourists, 19 staff), 50 hurt; club sealed as probe… pic.twitter.com/bQ8RMHXYLK— Voice Of Bharat 🇮🇳🌍 (@Kunal_Mechrules) December 7, 2025
More likely a faulty gas cylinder