A minimum of 23 individuals have been killed after a fireplace in Goa, India.
Dr Pramod Sawant, Goa’s chief minister, stated a “major fire incident at Arpora has taken the lives of 23 people”.
“I am deeply grieved and offer my heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved families in this hour of unimaginable loss,” he stated.
Native media reported the fireplace befell in a nightclub within the village round midnight on Saturday.
Dr Sawant stated: “I visited the incident web site and have ordered an inquiry into this incident.
“The inquiry will examine the exact cause of the fire and whether fire safety norms and building rules were followed. Those found responsible will face most stringent action under the law – any negligence will be dealt with firmly.”
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