Goa Nightclub Fire News LIVE: The death toll from the Goa nightclub fire has risen to 25, including four tourists and 14 staff members. The fire started around midnight at the Birch by Romeo Lane club in Arpora, North Goa.
Eyewitnesses told PTI that the fire began on the dance floor, where about 100 people were present. Many tried to escape by running downstairs but got trapped in the kitchen area. Early reports suggested that a cylinder blast may have caused the fire and that the nightclub didn’t follow the fire safety norms. However, CM Pramod Sawant confirmed that the fire was caused due to bursting of electrical firecrackers.
PM Modi expressed condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences to the families affected by the tragedy and has announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh. He also spoke to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and took stock of the situation. CM Sawant has directed authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
“The fire mishap in Arpora, Goa, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones,” PM Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter), before adding, “May the injured recover at the earliest.”
He added, “Spoke to Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected.”
The fire mishap in Arpora, Goa is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 7, 2025
CM orders probe
Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant expressed deep pain over the fire incident in Arpora that killed at least 23 people. “Today is a very painful day for all of us in Goa. A major fire incident at Arpora has taken the lives of 23 people,” he said on X (formerly Twitter).
He offered condolences to all the bereaved families and launched an inquiry into the incident. “I visited the incident site and have ordered an inquiry into this incident. The inquiry will examine the exact cause of the fire and whether fire safety norms and building rules were followed.”
Sawant said that those found responsible following the inquiry will face the most stringent action under the law. “Any negligence will be dealt with firmly.”
Today is a very painful day for all of us in Goa. A major fire incident at Arpora has taken the lives of 23 people.
— Dr. Pramod Sawant (@DrPramodPSawant) December 6, 2025
I am deeply grieved and offer my heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved families in this hour of unimaginable loss.
I visited the incident site and have…
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Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Committee to form new SOPs for establishments, says Goa CM
On the probe, Goa CM said the committee shall be constituted under the chairmanship of the Secretary of Revenue for conducting the audit of such clubs, business establishments, etc., which are operating without valid permissions and wherein there is a likelihood of gathering of people in large numbers.
He mentioned that an SOP framed by this committee for all such establishments to ensure such incidents shall not be repeated in future.
"The advisory issued by SDMA for all clubs, restaurants and other commercial establishments wherein the likelihood of significant footfall is there to ensure and operate with valid permissions and adequate safety provisions..." he added.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: GM among 4 arrested, FIR against owners
Goa CM Pramod Sawant said that four people have been arrested and the other club of Romeo Lane has also been sealed.
"The government does not promote any illegal nightclub..." he added.
Goa DGP Alok Kumar confirmed the identity of those arrested as - Rajiv Modak, Chief General Manager; Vivek Singh, General Manager; Rajveer Singhania, Bar Manager; and Priyanshu Thakur, Gate Manager.
"FIR has been registered against the owners, Saurav Luthra and Gaurav Luthra..." he said.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: 'Was very difficult for fire dept to reach club', says CM Sawant
Explaining the timeline of the incident, CM Pramod Sawant said the fire broke out at 11:45 PM.
"It happened in Arpora, and immediately after the incident, within 45 minutes, the entire police team and the fire department team were there. It was very difficult for the fire department to reach the exact location of the club because of the various obstructions. When the fire team went inside, they saw only two bodies, but later, when they went underground in the club, they saw the remaining 23 bodies. The bodies inside did not have any fire injuries; they died due to suffocation..." he added.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia announced, deceased will be transported to their homes
Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces an ex-gratia amount of Rs 5 lakhs to the next of kin of the deceased, and Rs 50,000 for the injured through the SDRF fund.
"The government shall provide complete assistance for the transportation of the deceased to their homes. A dedicated team comprising the SDM, Police and Health Authorities have been constituted for the same. I also directed the Chief Secretary and the DGP to take disciplinary actions..." he said.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Fire broke out due to bursting of electrical fire crackers, not cylinders - says CM
Briefing the press, CM Pramod Sawant said the preliminary inquiry suggests the fire broke out due to the bursting of some electrical fire crackers inside the club.
"Some people could come out, but others could not, due to which they lost their lives. A complete inquiry is being done, and a report will be received within a week. Suspensions will be issued to some people today itself... The concerned officers will be punished as well..." he added.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Club's GM, 3 other staff arrested in fire deaths case
Goa nightclub's chief general manager, three other staff members arrested in connection with blaze that killed 25, says CM Pramod Sawant.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: 'Have asked for inquiry report in a week', says CM Sawant
Goa CM Pramod Sawant addresses press, says, "I have convened an urgent and high-level meeting today with my concerned officers including Chief Secretary, DGP, IGP, Secretary, Revenue Collector, North SP, I have discussed regarding the cause of the incident and after having the detailed discussions I have taken the decision to conduct the Magistral Inquiry through the committee comprising of the District Magistrate, SP South, Deputy Director of Fire and Emergency Services, Director Forensics regarding the procedural lapses that resulted in the mischief and to submit the report to the government within a week. DGP has directed to take the strict punitive actions against the culprit, including the owner, manager of the club and those who have issued the permissions..."
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: 'Most fatalities caused by suffocation', says victim's friend
A friend of survivor said that most fatalities were caused by suffocation and no immediate action was taken to save them.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Officials seal another shack of Romeo Lane at Vagator
Officials in Goa have sealed shack Romeo Lane at Vagator, another venture of promoters of Arpora nightclub where a fire claimed 25 lives on Saturday.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Supporters of Arpora-Nagoa create a ruckus at police station
Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Roshan Redkar was detained in connection with the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25. FIRs were filed against owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra.
Meanwhile, supporters of sarpanch created a ruckus at Anjuna police station after the detention
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Forensic unit at nightclub where fire killed 25
Forensic unit has reached the nightclub fire incident site in Arpora, Goa where a fire killed 25 people.
VIDEO | Arpora, Goa: Forensic unit reaches the nightclub fire incident site.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 7, 2025
Police registered an FIR against two owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, its manager, and event organisers after a devastating fire claimed 25 lives and detained the sarpanch of… pic.twitter.com/xnmjaqwhxa
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Who is Saurabh Luthra? Focus shifts to owner of Goa club
Saurabh Luthra is a Gold medalist engineer, says the website of Romeo Lane. It says the "fastest-growing restaurateur is known for his splendid work in F&B industry". The brand he made, Romeo Lane, is currently present and coming in 22 cities and 4 countries.
Luthra, it said, is known for his public relations and organic cocktails served at his outlets. The brand was launched and established with an aim to develop India’s premier brands of restaurants which specialise in targeting all segments of the market, the website added.
It also claims that Saurabh Luthra was awarded as Iconic restaurateur by Times hospitality icons 2023, and that he also won a number of prestigious awards and recognition to his credit and for his restaurants/bar since 2016.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Arpora-Nagoa panchayat sarpanch detained, FIR against owners of nightclub
In the latest developments, an FIR has been registered against Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of Goa nightclub after 25 killed in fire.
Police also said that Arpora-Nagoa panchayat sarpanch Roshan Redkar has been detained in connection with Goa nightclub fire.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Goa CM Pramod Sawant to address press today at 6 pm
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will address the press today at 6 pm on the nightclub fire situation.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: 'Who will take responsibility of loss of lives?' asks NCP-SP MP
NCP (SP) MP Fauzia Khan called the fire incidnet a "very tragic and unfortunate" incident. She said, first and foremost, the government must provide immediate assistance and compensation to the victims.
"Secondly, what will an inquiry achieve? Why weren’t preventive measures in place? Why did the government not ensure fire safety arrangements? Why was there no proper monitoring? Whose responsibility is it to carry out inspections? Who will take responsibility for such a massive loss of life? The government will not. Will conducting just an inquiry be enough to resolve this?" she added.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: 'People being asked to take bodies', says relative of fire victim
A relative of the victim of the Goa club fire says, “None of the kitchen staff were burned. Only customers outside were affected by the fire. Goa has such a large medical college, yet bodies are being kept on the floor in extreme heat, causing a strong stench. People were being told to take the bodies away. We do not have homes in Goa. This is the first time hearing that an entire kitchen staff died in a fire."
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Magistrate-led inquiry initiated in Goa fire deaths
A magistrate-led inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the fire at Goa club and investigate any safety violations.
Authorities are currently identifying the victims using Aadhaar and ID cards and returning the bodies to their families
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Postmortems underway, FIR registered against those responsible
North Goa SP Harishchandra V. Madkaikar said the identification process of the Arpora nightclub fire victims is ongoing, with 8–10 individuals identified so far.
"Doctors have begun conducting postmortems. An FIR has been registered against those responsible for the incident," he added.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: 6 bodies identified, rest by tomorrow - says Goa Health Secretary
Goa Health Secretary Yatindra Maralkar said there are 5 patients who have 12% injury and they are recovering very fast.
"I hope that by tomorrow or the day after tomorrow...One one girl has greater injuries, rest are in better condition...25 deaths have been reported, 6 have been identified. Families are coming, I think all will be identified by tomorrow..." he added.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: 'They have failed Goans miserably,' Congress Goa LoP on nightclub fire
Congress leader and Goa LoP Yuri Alemao said that double engine government has failed to protect people's lives in the state.
"...25 innocent lives are lost due to failure in administration, complete collapse and crisis in the law and order situation in the state of Goa, led by Dr Pramod Sawant and the double-engine Govt of the BJP. They have failed Goans miserably. Never in the history has such an incident taken place that 25 lives have been lost. This club was illegal and it was asked to be demolished. Who stayed this? They have to be booked immediately. Under moral responsibility, this Govt has to resign and sent home..." he said.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Forensic team arrives at Birch restaurant - Video
Forensic team has arrived at the restaurant where the deadly fire broke.
#watch | Goa: Forensic team arrives at Birch restaurant where a fire broke out last night and claimed 25 lives. pic.twitter.com/4a15OyFtp3
— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2025
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Timeline of deadly fires at nightclubs around the world
1- October 2015: Colectiv nightclub fire in Bucharest, Romania, killed 64 people. Pyrotechnics during a performance by the metalcore band Goodbye to Gravity ignited the club's flammable polyurethane acoustic foam. The fire spread rapidly.
2- December 2016: ‘Ghost Ship' warehouse fire in Oakland, California, claimed 36 lives. The deadliest blaze in the history of Oakland was triggered during an electronic music and dance party.
3- January 2022: Fire at nightclub in Yaounde, Cameroon, killed 16 people. Blaze occurred due to fireworks lit while champagne was being served in the club.
4- January 2022: 19 killed in fire at Sorong nightclub in West Papua province, Indonesia. Club was burned by two groups which clashed inside the building.
5- August 2022: 23 charred to death at Mountain B nightclub fire in Bangkok, Thailand. Possible short circuit or an issue with the electrical system believed to have triggered the blaze.
6- October 2023: Fire at nightclub complex in Murcia, Spain, claimed 13 lives. Fire was possibly triggered by an electrical fault.
7- April 2024: 29 killed in blaze at Masquerade nightclub, Istanbul. Fire broke out when the venue was closed for renovation work.
8- March 2025: Fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia, killed 62 people. Blaze broke out when sparks from indoor fireworks hit the ceiling and set it alight.
-PTI
The viral videos show a dance performance to the tunes of the Sholay chartbuster - Mehbooba Mehbooba - as fire breaks out in the background.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Kin gather outside morgue to identify bodies
Kin of the Goa nightclub fire victims gather outside the morgue to identify bodies, PTI reported, adding that some of them have demanded that the nightclub owner arrange for the mortal remains to be transported back home in Jharkhand.
The Goa Church has expressed grief over the death of 25 people who lost their lives in the nightclub fire.
"It is with a heavy heart that we extend our deepest condolences to the grieving families affected by the tragic incident. In this time of profound grief, we raise a prayer, asking God to surround the bereaved with His comfort and strength," Fr Barry Cardozo said in a statement.
"We also pray for the healing of those injured and for courage to all those who are personally impacted by this tragedy," he added.
"Arpora is not an isolated tragedy. It is a stark reminder of an administration in complete collapse. Good governance does not mean turning a blind eye while tourist hubs operate without basic safety norms," former Deputy CM Vijay Sardesai said on X.
Arpora is not an isolated tragedy. It is a stark reminder of an administration in complete collapse. Good governance does not mean turning a blind eye while tourist hubs operate without basic safety norms.
— Vijai Sardesai (@VijaiSardesai) December 7, 2025
A truck loaded with liquor gets intercepted, yet the excise system seems… pic.twitter.com/ZoQ8z9XSha
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: Sawant govt lost moral right to remain in power
Goa AAP on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the CM Pramod Sawant-led government, stating that it has lost the "moral right" to stay in power. The statement comes after the fire at the nightclub claimed the lives of 25 people.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: DK Shivakumar prays for swift recovery of those injured
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar, in a post on X, said he is deeply saddened by the tragic incident.
"Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the Goa nightclub fire. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and I pray for the swift recovery of those injured," he wrote on X.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE: No arrest has been made yet - Goa DGP
Goa DGP Alok Kumar tells ANI that no arrest has been made yet and that the police are verifying ownership details. “FIR has been registered against two owners and others from the management,” he told news agency ANI.
"Deeply saddened by the tragic fire incident in Arpora, North Goa, which has claimed precious lives. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved families. I also pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured," Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu posted on X.