A massive fire at a nightclub in North Goa killed around 2 dozen people late on Saturday (6th December) night. The police suspect the fire to be caused by a cylinder blast inside Birch by Romeo Lane, a restaurant and club near Baga Beach in Arpora, about 25 km from the state capital, Panaji.
The fire call was received by the Goa police control room at 12:04 am. Within minutes, the police, fire brigade and ambulances reached the club. Goa’s Director General of Police later said that the blaze had been brought under control and that all bodies were recovered from the building.
VIDEO | At least 23 persons were killed in a blaze at a nightclub in North Goa following a cylinder blast late Saturday night.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 7, 2025
Most of the dead were the club's kitchen workers, and included three women, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. There were “three to four tourists” among… pic.twitter.com/n5MHNGKKbs
By Sunday morning (7th December), the police confirmed that 25 people had died in the incident. Four of them were tourists, and 14 were restaurant staff members. The identities of seven other victims have not been confirmed yet. Six people were also injured and are currently being treated. Officials said that the exact reason behind the fire is still being investigated by the police and fire department.
Multiple fire tenders were rushed to the scene and, after nearly two hours of intense efforts, the blaze was finally brought under control.
The nightclub has been sealed for now, and questioning of the owners and management is currently underway. As per initial information, the club had not abided by the fire safety norms.
#WATCH | Arpora | Goa CM Pramod Sawant says, "The incident is very unfortunate for a tourism state like Goa. The people who run such things illegally, and a fire incident occurred…23 people have lost their lives…The government will conduct an inquiry into this incident. The… https://t.co/8Lv18IvNoh pic.twitter.com/0BBWhhLpQg
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2025
Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant termed the day “very painful” after the tragic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora.
The fire mishap in Arpora, Goa is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 7, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu expressed condolences and said she was deeply saddened by the tragedy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the loss of lives and wished for an early recovery of the injured. PM Modi announced ₹2 lakh compensation for each of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured from the PM Relief Fund.
