23 killed in Goa’s Arpora nightclub fire: How a cylinder blast sparked deadly blaze; staffers trapped inside died of suffocation

A devastating fire at a North Goa nightclub, Birch by Romeo Lane, claimed at least 23 lives late Saturday night, primarily club employees. Officials suspect a cylinder blast triggered the blaze, with most victims succumbing to suffocation. The Chief Minister indicated potential non-compliance with fire safety norms, promising action against management and officials.