Tragic cylinder blast at Goa nightclub claims 23 lives, sparking outrage and calls for safety reforms

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At least 23 staff members of a nightclub in Arpora village, North Goa, tragically lost their lives in a fire that broke out late on Saturday night, December 6, 2025. According to Goa police chief Alok Kumar, the blaze was triggered by a cylinder explosion. The Director General of Police confirmed the recovery of 23 bodies, all of whom were employees of the club.

In response to the incident, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and local MLA Michael Lobo quickly arrived at the scene. Lobo informed PTI that fortunately, no tourists were affected by this unfortunate event. The authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire and the explosion that led to this devastating loss of life.