In a devastating incident, a nightclub fire in North Macedonia has claimed the lives of at least 59 people and left over 100 injured. The tragedy unfolded during a concert attended by approximately 1,500 people when flames engulfed the venue.
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As emergency services rushed to the scene, many concertgoers struggled to escape the inferno. Survivors described chaotic scenes as people pushed toward exits, desperate to flee the rapidly spreading fire.
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Family members and friends have gathered outside Kocani General Hospital, anxiously awaiting news about their loved ones. The hospital is overwhelmed with the influx of injured individuals requiring urgent medical attention.
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According to the state-run Media Information Agency, authorities are still working to identify the victims. Rescue teams continue to search the nightclub premises, where more bodies are believed to be trapped amidst the debris.
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"This is a heartbreaking moment for our community," a local official stated. "We are doing everything we can to support the victims’ families and to investigate the cause of this tragic event."
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The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Officials have launched an investigation to uncover how the incident occurred and whether safety regulations were properly followed.
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The nation mourns as it grapples with one of the deadliest incidents in recent history. Support services have been mobilized to assist those affected by the tragedy.
