Fire at North Macedonia Nightclub Kills 51, Injures Over 100
The blaze in Kocani's 'Pulse' nightclub was reportedly triggered by pyrotechnics during a hip-hop concert attended by 1,500 people.
- The fire broke out around 3 a.m. during a concert by the popular hip-hop group DNK at the 'Pulse' nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia.
- Authorities report 51 fatalities and more than 100 injuries, with victims transported to hospitals in Kocani, Stip, and Skopje.
- Preliminary investigations suggest that pyrotechnic devices used during the performance ignited the blaze, which spread rapidly due to flammable ceiling materials.
- The majority of the victims were young attendees, with many struggling to escape as the crowded venue filled with smoke and flames.
- Neighboring countries, including Bulgaria and Albania, have offered medical assistance and resources to aid the injured and affected families.