Goa Reels from Devastating Nightclub Fire: 25 Lives Lost, Emergency Helplines Activated

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A tragedy unfolded in North Goa's Arpora on Sunday when a massive fire broke out at a nightclub, claiming 25 lives. The Goa government swiftly responded by activating emergency helplines to support families, tourists, and residents affected by the disaster. According to the North Goa District Disaster Management Authority, the following helplines are operational: - District Control Room at the North Goa Collectorate: 0832-2225383 - Goa Police Control Room (North Goa): 7875756000 Dedicated officials have been assigned at the district and sub-divisional levels to provide assistance. These include: - Bardez-I Officer Varsha S. Parab (8308014526) - Bardez-II Officer Vasant Dabholkar (7083234963) - Tiswadi district's primary contact Bhiku L. Gawas (9421151048) - Mamlatdar offices led by Anant Rajaram Malik (9637779277) and Dattaprasad Toraskar (9923882807) The death toll from the fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora has been confirmed as 25, with four identified as tourists and 14 as staff members. The identities of seven victims are yet to be established. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident. He has assured that those responsible will be held accountable, stating that the club's managers and owners have already been arrested, and an arrest warrant has been issued against the club's owners. The Chief Minister expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and assured that those injured will receive the best medical treatment. He also announced that the government will provide compensation to the affected families. The incident has raised questions about the implementation of fire safety norms and building construction regulations in the state. The Goa government has vowed to take steps to prevent such incidents in the future.