Fire disaster in North Macedonia: 59 dead at horror concert!

Fire disaster in North Macedonia: 59 dead at horror concert!

There is deep sadness in North Macedonia after a tragic fire disaster: a fire in a crowded nightclub in Kocani killed at least 59 people and injured more than 150 others. The fire broke out during a performance by popular hip-hop duo DNK when a spark from pyrotechnics ignited the flammable ceiling paneling. The event, which was supposed to be a highlight for many young people, ended in chaos as the fire spread rapidly and concertgoers rushed towards the exit in panic. Witnesses reported shocking scenes of desperation as hundreds tried to flee to safety Small newspaper.

National mourning and investigations

Flags are flying at half-mast in North Macedonia as prosecutors have launched investigations into more than 20 people, including the club operator and security guards. 15 people have already been arrested, including a former head of the emergency services and a state secretary in the Ministry of Economic Affairs. President Gordana Siljanovska called for security standards not to be sacrificed for profit in the future: “Nothing is more valuable than the lives of young people,” she warned. The situation in the hospitals is tense as there is a possible lack of medical resources due to the high number of injured, as the director of the hospital in Kocani said, reported oe24.

The grief over the loss of the many young people, including members of the band, has a deep and lasting effect. Parents and relatives are desperately searching for missing people in overcrowded hospitals as the exact cause of the fire continues to be investigated. Justice Minister Igor Filkov promised that all those responsible would be held accountable and demanded that such a tragedy should never be allowed to happen again. The national memorial service highlights the gravity of the situation, and the voices of survivors cast a macabre shadow over the entertainment sector across North Macedonia.