A devastating nightclub fire in Kocani, North Macedonia, resulted in 59 deaths and over 155 injuries, sparked by pyrotechnics during a concert. The venue, Club Pulse, operated beyond its capacity and reportedly lacked a proper license. Eyewitness accounts highlight the chaotic escape attempts by attendees. The Interior Minister has hinted at possible bribery concerning safety regulations, leading to the detention of 15 individuals. In response to the tragedy, the government has mandated safety inspections at nightclubs across the country, alongside declaring a national mourning period for the victims.
Marija Taseva, a 19-year-old survivor, shared a harrowing account: 'I somehow managed to get out. I fell down the stairs and they ran over me, trampled me. I barely stayed alive and could hardly breathe.'
According to Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski, 'We have grounds for suspicion that there is bribery and corruption in this case,' after detaining 15 people for questioning.
Following the tragedy, the North Macedonian government ordered a large-scale inspection of all nightclubs and cabarets to ensure safety measures are being upheld.
Only one member of the hip-hop duo DNK survived the incident and is currently in a hospital, while 59 attendees lost their lives due to the nightclub fire.
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