Massive Fire In North Macedonia Nightclub Kills 51, Injures Over 100

At least 51 people have lost their lives and over 100 have been injured in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia, according to a BBC report.

The blaze broke out in the early hours of Sunday at the Pulse club in Kocani, a town approximately 100 km (60 miles) east of the capital, Skopje.

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Footage shared on social media shows the building consumed by flames, with thick smoke rising into the night sky.

The fire reportedly started at around 03:00 (02:00 GMT) during a performance by ADN, a popular hip-hop duo in the country, with the venue still burning hours later.

It is believed that up to 1,500 people were in attendance at the concert.

Local media suggest the fire may have been triggered by pyrotechnic devices, with footage appearing to show sparks from the stage igniting the ceiling before rapidly spreading.